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Bioabsorbable band system

US7648504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims

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Assignee

Bioretec Ltd · FI

Inventors

Harri Heino · Tampere, FI
Pertti Tormala · Tampere, FI
Timo Waris · Helsinki, FI

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 9, 2003
Grant date	Jan 19, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 16, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/081
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bioabsorbable band system is provided. The system comprises a bioabsorbable elongated band and two locking member systems. This band system may be used to heal bone fractures or osteotomies.

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