Patent · US Expired

Modular intramedullary nail

US6921400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2003
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
Priority date—
Expiry dateMay 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intramedullary nail for repair of bone fractures. The intramedullary nail is of a modular configuration including a nail member having a chamber formed on the proximal end thereof. An insert having at least one opening therein for receiving a bone screw or fastener is disposed within the chamber and is secured therein by a locking ring. Accordingly, various inserts may be used to achieve selected bone screw or fastener configurations.

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