Bone fixation implant system and method
US8747408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a bone-fastening system includes a handle, a barrel assembly connected to the handle, and a bridge assembly connected to the barrel assembly. The bridge assembly may be configured to receive a first connector element and a second connector element in axial alignment with the first connector element so as to receive a fastening element between the first and second connector elements. The system may also include a control configured to, upon actuation, approximate the first connector element and the second connector element so as to apply compressive pressure to bone portions positioned between the first connector element and the second connector element. A drive mechanism configured to advance the fastening element through the bone portions and connect the first connector element with the second connector element to fasten the bone portions under compression may also be provided with the system.
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