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Multi-pin clamp and rod attachment

US8372073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2010
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/6466
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixation rod clamp is for coupling a bone pin locking assembly to a bone fixation rod. The clamp comprises a rod attachment portion including a jaw portion and a coupling portion, the jaw portion having first and second opposing jaws extending in a first direction, the jaws forming an opening there between configured to receive the bone fixation rod, the coupling portion extending from the jaw portion in a second direction; and a coupling having a pin vise cooperating portion to engage the bone pin locking assembly and a clamp cooperating portion configured to receive the coupling portion. The jaw portion is configured to engage the bone fixation rod when the bone fixation rod is located within the opposing jaws to thereby mechanically couple the bone pin locking assembly to the bone fixation rod.

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