Anterior cervical plate
US7306605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anterior cervical plate has a lower surface adapted to engage the cervical spine and a top surface. At least one location along the plate there are two transversely aligned bone screw holes. A locking element is pivotally mounted between these two bone screw holes for movement between an open position which uncovers the two bone screw holes and a locking position wherein the locking element at least partially covers each of the two bone screw holes. A positive positioning structure positively positions the locking element in the locking position.
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