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Port structures for non-rigid bone plates

US8066750B2 · kind B2 · utility

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276References

31Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Nelson Oi · San Diego, US
Wilder Companioni · Cordova, US
Jason M. May · Bayshore Commons, US
Michael V. West · Somerville, US
Stephen E. White · Fort Wayne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 6, 2006
Grant date	Nov 29, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8695
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an orthopedic plate and port structures for the plate. The plate can be non-rigid and includes at least one hole for receiving an anchor or an anchor retaining device. The at least one hole can include a rigid port structure that prevents or resists deformation of the plate when the anchor or anchor retaining device is engaged thereto.

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