Clavicle repair device and orthopedic intramedullary fixation system
US7819874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone segment positioning device including a base shaft, wherein the base shaft includes a base mating structure and an anchoring thread for securing the base shaft to a distal portion of a broken bone. Additionally, a collar shaft is provided, wherein the collar shaft includes a stabilizer base and a collar mating structure configured for associating with the base mating structure to secure the base shaft to the collar shaft. Moreover, a stabilizing device is provided, wherein the stabilizing device includes a collar configured for associating with the stabilizing base to secure the collar shaft with a proximal portion of the broken bone.
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