Osteosynthetic implants and methods of use and manufacture
US7985222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides bone fracture fixation devices, systems and methods of use and manufacture. One such bone fixation device includes an elongate element having a responsive zone. The element is adapted to be coupled to the bone so that the responsive zone is positioned adjacent a fracture site in the bone. The responsive zone is adapted to apply a desired pressure to the bone when coupled thereto. In some embodiments, the responsive zone comprises a shape memory material, which may be nickel titanium or Nitinol, to apply compressive pressure across the fracture site for longer periods of time than standard bone screws.
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