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Intramedullary nail system with tang fixation after lock screw placement

US8876822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

16Claims

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Inventors

Lance Fagan · Tampa, US
Luis Vega · Querétaro, MX

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 13, 2012
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7225
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosed device solves the problem of fixation of a fractured humerus, or other long bone, by allowing a surgeon to first fix the proximal end of the implant and set the fracture, followed by fixation of the distal end without the use of screws.

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