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System and method for minimally invasive clavicle plate application

US9757172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2016
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/809
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation plate, comprises an elongated body contoured to conform to the anatomy of a clavicle, the elongated body comprising a head at a first end and a shaft extending therefrom to a second end, the second end further comprising a reduced diameter tapered tip configured to permit insertion of the elongate body through a minimally invasive incision formed adjacent the clavicle. The bone fixation plate also comprises a first plate hole extending through the shaft from a proximal face to a distal face, the first plate hole formed as a combination hole and a second plate hole extending through the head from the proximal face to the distal face, the second plate hole being threaded.

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