Clavicle plate and screws
US8444679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone plate and system is provided. The bone fixation plate conforms to the contour of an irregularly shaped bone and eliminates the need for pre-bending or intraoperative bending of the plate. The bone plate is applied to the bone in a generally flat condition and the process of installing and tightening the bone screws in the prescribed order serves to contour the plate to the plate to the underlying bone while providing sufficient strength to effect bone healing. The geometry of the plate allows the plate to follow the contour of an irregularly shaped bone, preventing prominence and patient palpability and streamlining the surgical procedure.
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