Implant for osteosynthesis device in particular of the backbone
US7081116B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an implant for an osteosynthesis device, in particular for the spine, the implant including a first assembly itself including: a fixing body having a housing for receiving the head of an anchor screw in such a manner as to define a ball joint; and a positioning ring; and a second assembly itself including a nut type system. According to the invention: the first assembly has a positioning ring mounted in the fixing body; and the second assembly has a nut type system, adapted, when tightened on the body, to bear against the bracing rod and to cause the positioning ring to move in linear displacement.
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