Clavicle nail with lateral expanding and actuated portion
US9033984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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