Pediatric intramedullary nail
US8540714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Among other things, there are disclosed embodiments of an intramedullary nail system for use in pediatric cases, including an intramedullary nail and a targeting assembly. Embodiments of the nail may be one-piece and include a proximal portion, a medial portion and a distal portion. The junction of the medial portion and distal portion is a bend that provides a small angle between the medial portion and the distal portion as viewed when the nail is substantially in a medial-lateral plane. The targeting assembly attaches to the proximal portion of the nail securely and enables easy insertion of fixing screws.
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