Spinal fixation plate
US6017345A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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