Interlocking intramedullary nail
US6524314B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7283
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interlocking intramedullary nail assembly including an intramedullary nail, a first lag screw, a second lag screw and a locking screw. The first and the second lag screws are arranged to mate with one another and are received by the intramedullary nail at opposite ends of a transverse through bore passing through a distal portion of the nail. The interlocking screw is used to operatively couple the first lag screw and second lag so as to fix the first and the second lag screws to the nail.
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