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Hammer toe implant with expansion portion for retrograde approach

US8608785B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. · US

Inventors

Wesley Reed · Benton, US
Dinesh Koka · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2011
Grant date	Dec 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4233
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for fusing adjacent bones is disclosed. The implant includes an elongate threaded member and a flexible portion extending from the elongate threaded member. The flexible portion includes a plurality of prongs configured to be reversibly compressed toward an axis defined by the elongate threaded member.

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