Bone fixation device
US6890335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8605
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation device is provided that includes one or more plates and one or more screws having an acruate outer surface. One or more fastener-receiving apertures with a frustoconical inner surface extend through the plate. The bone fixation device may also include one or more locking arrangements that are configured to secure one or more screws in one or more fastener-receiving apertures.
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