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Bone plate system for hand fractures and other small bones

US9107712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

35Claims

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Assignee

Biomet C.V. · GI

Inventors

Alfredo Castaneda · Miami, US
Joel G. Marquart · Pembroke Pines, US
Eduardo A. Ampuero · Miramar, US
Keith R. Alexander · West Palm Beach, US
Lloyd P. Champagne · Phoenix, US
Brian J. Hartigan · Glenview, US
Matthew M. Tomaino · Rochester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 15, 2008
Grant date	Aug 18, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 14, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8057
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone plate system for the internal fixation of metacarpal and phalanx fractures of the hand is provided. The plates are structured to permit independent reconfiguration of holes of the plates relative to a longitudinal axis and are configured to orient fasteners to interdigitate with holes displaced along the longitudinal axis. The plates are very thin, and a locking screw with a low profile head design is provided for use therewith.

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