Orthopedic anchor assembly
US9358050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/922
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic assembly is described that comprises an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.
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