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Anterior spinal anchor plate

US7322980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2003
Grant dateJan 29, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Anchoring plate for a device for osteosynthesis of the vertebral column, including means for connecting it to one or more rods or to a plate. Its lower face is configured to match the shape of a contact zone situated to straddle two vertebrae, and it has openings for the passage of screws. The device for osteosynthesis of the vertebral column includes one or more rods or plates connected to vertebrae by way of connectors and anchoring plates. At least one of the anchoring plates is of the above type described above.

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