Occipital plate for cervical fixation
US8226695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable occipital plate includes a central body portion having a plurality of arms extending therefrom in a generally Y-shaped configuration. Two of the arms include elongate slots for slidably receiving retaining members therein. Each retaining member includes a U-shaped channel for receiving a spine rod and a set screw. The central body portion and one arm include openings for receiving bone screws therein. Each of the arms may be angled with respect to the central body portion.
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