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Occipital plate and system for spinal stabilization

US6902565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 2001
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/8085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An occipitocervical fixation system includes a plate for securing to the occiput and at least one pre-bent rod. The plate includes holes for receiving bone fasteners, and at least one clamping assembly for retaining a portion of a rod. The clamping assembly is selectively pivotable and lockable in place to fix the position of the rod.

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