Bone plate assembly provided with screw locking mechanisms
US9241749B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8685
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a bone plate assembly that includes a bone plate, bone screw(s) received in aperture(s) in the bone plate, and screw fixation member(s). The screw fixation member(s) may, alone or in conjunction with the bone plate, fix the bone screw(s) in place when such bone screw(s) are inserted in the aperture(s) in the bone plate. In one example (which example is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive) when the bone screw(s) have been received by the bone plate and inserted into bone and/or tissue, the bone plate assembly can-be used to fuse anatomical structures together (such as adjoining bones) and/or to heal a fracture in bone.
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