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Reversible bone coupling device and method

US9468465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22Claims

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Assignee

NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Lon S. Weiner · Rumson, US
Stuart D. Katchis · Scarsdale, US
Arthur A. Alfaro · Colts Neck Township, US
Willem H. P. Van Iperen · Westfield, US
John R. Pepper · Germantown, US
Mari S. Truman · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 1, 2012
Grant date	Oct 18, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 17, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/4233
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reversible bone coupling device including a first component having a first elongated stem portion for insertion from a first end longitudinally into a surface of a first bone piece, and a second component having a second elongated stem portion for insertion from a second end longitudinally into a surface of a second bone piece, and a connector extending from a second top for coupling with the first component and reversibly locking therein.

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