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Variable angle blade plate system and method

US9833270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2014
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/8872
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation system having a plate with an axle and a blade or “beam” configured to engage with the axle and reside proximate to a subchondral fragment of bone in upon installation of the plate. The beam is operable to rotate about the axle on the plate and reposition the subchondral fragment of bone.

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