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Spinal osteosynthesis device for anterior fixation with plate

US6585738B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2001
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7059
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A backbone osteosynthesis system for anterior fixing comprising first and second arms, each capable of receiving bone screws and a longitudinal plate for rigidly linking the arms, the plate being in one single piece with the first arm. The system comprises a way to adjust the second arm in a longitudinal position on the plate.

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