Human spine fixation template and method of making same
US5938662A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and template for making a rod to be implanted in a human for affixing the spine of the patient. The template and the method consist of a metal rod covered by a flexible sleeve and end caps.
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