Fixation device for bones
US7666207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00858
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for fixation of vertebral bodies including a longitudinal support with a central axis and two or more anchoring elements. Each anchoring element having a longitudinal axis, a front end, and a back end. The longitudinal axis of each anchoring element may be arranged at an angle of between 65 degrees and 115 degrees relative to the central axis of the longitudinal support, while the anchoring elements are designed to abut the back end. The anchoring elements may be shaped in the form of a blade toward the front end.
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