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Methods and devices for retaining bone plate anchors

US7875062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

17Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Gary S. Lindemann · Collierville, US
Jason M. May · Bayshore Commons, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 7, 2006
Grant date	Jan 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8605
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plating system and method include a bone plate with at least a first hole therethrough between an upper surface and a lower surface of the bone plate to receive an anchor for engaging the plate to a bony segment. The system and method also include a retaining member engageable to the bone plate that includes a head with an outer perimeter having a ramped or camming portion that is positionable in contact with the anchor to prevent the anchor backing out of the first hole.

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