Bone plate and bone screw locking system
US8257408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone plating system includes a bone screw lock that includes a circular disc with a hole which is offset from the geometric center of the disc, and a tang which extends down from the disc into a circular slot on the bone plate.
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