Bone anchor closure pivot-splay control flange form guide and advancement structure
US9717533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Open implant closure structures include a helically wound guide and advancement flange form having pivot-splay accommodating and splay control surfaces with opposing load flanks in initial non-parallel relation.
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