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Bone fixation assembly and method

US7648522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation assembly and method of fixing bones including a fixation element having a head portion, a unitary coupling element and at least one locking element. The unitary coupling element includes a first bore adapted to slidably receive the head portion of the fixation element. A first locking element is adapted to secure the head portion in the first bore.

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