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Systems and methods for the fixation or fusion of bone

US8308779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2008
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/0097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stem-like bone fixation device allows for bony in-growth on its surface and across fracture fragments or between bones that are to be fused.

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