Modular intramedullary nail
US6926719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 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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