Orthopedic connector system
US7955388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/683
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System, including methods, apparatus and components thereof, and kits, for connecting to bone using an anchor element configured to be anchored in bone and having a selectively bendable hinge region. In some embodiments, the system may connect the anchor element to connective tissue, a bridge member, and/or to another anchor element by bending the hinge region while the anchor element is disposed in bone, thereby connecting bone to the connective tissue or bridge member, and/or connecting bone members.
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