Midline occipital vertebral fixation system
US7575588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occipital plating system includes a plate extending along a longitudinal axis. The plate is engageable to the occiput, and includes at least one coupling member laterally offset relative to the longitudinal axis of the plate. The coupling member extends along a portion of the length of the plate. The at least one coupling member includes a passage to receive a connecting element. The coupling member is structured to at least medially and laterally constrain a portion of a length of the connecting element positioned in the passage.
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