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Hammer toe implant and method

US9072564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 2011
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/4233
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant is disclosed including an elongate threaded portion and a blade portion extending from the elongate threaded portion. The blade portion has a taper terminating at a point.

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