Non-metallic orthopedic plate
US8617222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal plate comprises a body portion and at least one locking mechanism for engaging the body portion. The body portion is made of a radiolucent material, such as a polymer or polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and includes a plurality of bone screw openings for receiving a plurality of bone screws, such as bone screws. The at least one locking mechanism is for securing at least one of the plurality of bone screws when received into the body portion.
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