Revision fixation plate and method of use
US8979903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connection system is provided that joins a revision fixation plate to a previously implanted skeletal fixation plate. In one form, the system allows the previously implanted plating system to be revised without disturbing the original implant components. In one aspect, the connection includes joining the revision fixation plate to a previously implanted fastener. In another aspect, the revision fixation plate is directly joined to a previously implanted fixation plate. In yet another aspect, the connection includes forming a dynamic relationship between the previously implanted plating system, the revision fixation plate, and the affected vertebrae. In one form, the dynamic relationship enables movement between the previously implanted plating system and the affected vertebrae and in another form, the dynamic relationship enables movement between the previously implanted plating system and the revision fixation plate.
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