Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Intramedullary nail system with tang fixation after lock screw placement
- Patent Title (中): 髓内指甲系统锁定螺钉后置固定
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Application No.: US13713560Application Date: 2012-12-13
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Publication No.: US08876822B2Publication Date: 2014-11-04
- Inventor: Lance Fagan , Luis Vega
- Applicant: Orthopedic Designs North American, Inc.
- Agency: Larson & Larson, P.A.
- Agent Frank Liebenow; Justin P. Miller
- Main IPC: A61B17/72
- IPC: A61B17/72
Abstract:
The disclosed device solves the problem of fixation of a fractured humerus, or other long bone, by allowing a surgeon to first fix the proximal end of the implant and set the fracture, followed by fixation of the distal end without the use of screws.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130274747A1 Intramedullary Nail System with Tang Fixation after Lock Screw Placement Public/Granted day:2013-10-17
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