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Minimal access occipital plate

US8348981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateJun 23, 2009
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7055
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone plate for securing a spinal fixation element to bone includes a base portion having a top face, a rod receiving portion and a bone anchor receiving portion. The bone anchor receiving portion includes a plurality of angled holes for receiving bone screws. At least one of the screw holes is oriented at an acute angle relative to the top face of the plate.

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