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Anchor member locking features

US8425607B2 · kind B2 · utility

120Cited by

24References

25Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Lindsey G. Waugh · Memphis, US
Jason A. Edie · Sandy, US
Matthew D. Schultz · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 3, 2007
Grant date	Apr 23, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable medical device may include an implant member having an aperture extending therethrough. An anchor member may be configured to extend through the aperture. A locking ring may be supplied to inhibit back-out of the anchor member.

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