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Orthopedic anchor assembly

US9987057B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

19Claims

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Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stephan Lawson · Malvern, US
Jason Cianfrani · Conshohocken, US
Sean Suh · Milltown, US
Jon Suh · Ambler, US
Michael Black · Phoenixville, US
Chris Angelucci · Limerick, US
Matt Hansell · Limerick, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 13, 2014
Grant date	Jun 5, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 7, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/922
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic assembly may include an orthopedic device, an anchor, and a locking mechanism. The orthopedic device can be a plate member having an aperture that is configured to receive the anchor. The anchor can include a head, neck and shank portion. The head portion can include a plurality of arms separated by grooves that are capable of splaying. The assembly is configured such that when the locking mechanism is inserted into the head portion, this causes expansion of the arms of the head. This expansion locks and secures the anchor to the orthopedic device. Various instruments are provided that can deliver the locking mechanism to the anchor, and can provide impact to lock functionality.

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