Locking mechanism
US6355040B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A final fixation assembly includes a rod receiving ring for receiving a portion of a rod therein and including a compressible insert for receiving a portion of the rod therein in a noncompressed condition and conforming allowing the portion of the rod to fixedly lock the portion of the rod therein in a compressed condition. The rod receiving ring maintains the insert in the compressed condition when the insert is seated therein.
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