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Reinforced intramedullary nail

US9597129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Zimmer, Inc. · US

Inventors

Samuel Keller · Cuyahoga Falls, US
Jordan Velikov · Gockhausen, CH
Reto Senger · Winterthur, CH

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2008
Grant date	Mar 21, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 1, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7291
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic implant assembly is disclosed for the treatment of fracture or other trauma to a long bone. The implant assembly includes an intramedullary nail and a lag screw that extends through a transverse bore of the intramedullary nail. The intramedullary nail includes an elongated body and one or more enlarged portions positioned adjacent to the transverse bore to reinforce the intramedullary nail.

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