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Clavicle nail with lateral expanding and actuated portion

US9033984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1739
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation nail having an elongated body configured and dimensioned for insertion into a bone. The elongated body has a first slot extending from the leading end to a first end and defining first and second wings, the first and second wings configured to splay radially outward upon application of an internal stress thereto.

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