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Systems and methods for using polyaxial plates

US8940028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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248References

52Claims

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Assignee

SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. · US

Inventors

Gene Edward Austin · Bartlett, US
Jon A. Harmon · Byhalia, US
Sied W. Janna · Memphis, US
James K. Rains · Cordova, US
John B. Schneider · West Springfield, US
Timothy J. Petteys · Millington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2006
Grant date	Jan 27, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00004
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a bone fixation assembly that can provide polyaxial fixation. The polyaxial fixation may be provided by fins that protrude from an opening in a bone plate or fins that protrude from a fastener head.

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