Bone fixation system and method for using the same
US7604655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tulip assembly configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation device includes at least one inner member configured to fix the tulip assembly to the head of a bone fixation device, and an outer member including at least one engagement surface configured to selectively fix a rod in the tulip assembly via rotation of the outer member.
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