Locking device for fixation mechanism of medical implant
US9381093B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for locking a bone fastening or fixation mechanism in a receiving member of a medical implant (corpectomy cage or cervical cage). The locking mechanism is kept in place (both in its locked and unlocked positions) using a retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism also provides predetermined locked and unlocked positions that are readily moved to by the practitioner and maintained in position once placed there.
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