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Spinal fixation plate

US6017345A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1997
Grant dateJan 25, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/863
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation plate assembly (10, 210, 210') for fixation of the spine includes a mechanism (26) for allowing movement between adjacent vertebrae (18) while maintaining engagement of the bone fixation plate (12, 212, 212') with the vertebrae (18).

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