Intracranial fixation device
US9675783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixation device including a base structure such as a faceplate having an inferior surface capable of contacting a surface of a skull of a patient, having a superior surface, and defining at least two securement features. Each securement feature can be engaged by a cranial fastener to attach the faceplate to the skull. The device further includes a fixation structure such as an alignment plate or a flexible fixation member carried by the base structure and positionable at least one of (i) over an opening in the skull and (ii) within an opening in the skull. At least one surface of the fixation structure defines at least one channel in which an intracranial device is capable of being placed, and further defines at least one fixation feature to enable the intracranial device to be secured to the fixation device.
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