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Low profile screw and washer system for bone plating

US8585743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2008
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A low profile bone screw system includes a retainable washer and a low profile bone screw having a smooth conical head for insertion into the washer. The washer has an axial bore with a conical portion for fully seating the screw head and a smooth outer surface shaped like the head of a conventional compression bone screw head. Washer dispensing units are also provided.

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