Radiolucent stabilizing rod with radiopaque marker
US9433439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stabilizing rod includes an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end. The shaft is comprised of a radiolucent material and bounds a passageway that at least partially extends between the proximal end and the distal end. A core is disposed within the passageway of the shaft. The core can be comprised of a radiopaque material. The stabilizing rod can also include a radiopaque marker disposed on or within the shaft.
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