Flexible intramedullary nail
US6551321B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic implant includes a pair of spaced apart end caps which are interconnected by a plurality of elongated flexible members. Each end cap includes an aperture formed therethrough for the use of a trochanteric guide wire for piloting the implant during trial insertion and final insertion into an intramedullary canal. At least one of the end caps includes a rounded end to enhance insertion. Preferably, the flexible members are bowed outwardly to provide a “birdcage” configuration.
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