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Bone connector adapted for joining cut bone ends

US5643267A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45942
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone connector including a first joint which is inserted and secured in one of cut bone pieces to be interconnected at the cut end thereof, a second joint which is inserted and secured in the other bone piece at the cut end thereof, and engaging portions provided on the first and second joints to connect the same.

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