Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Intramedullary nail system including tang-deployment screw with male interface
- Patent Title (中): 髓内钉系统包括带阳接口的转向螺钉
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Application No.: US14505103Application Date: 2014-10-02
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Publication No.: US09433449B2Publication Date: 2016-09-06
- Inventor: Luis Vega , Lance Fagan
- Applicant: Orthopedic Designs North American, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US FL Tampa
- Assignee: ORTHOPEDIC DESIGNS NORTH AMERICA, INC
- Current Assignee: ORTHOPEDIC DESIGNS NORTH AMERICA, INC
- Current Assignee Address: US FL Tampa
- Agency: Larson & Larson, P.A.
- Agent Justin P. Miller; Patrick A. Reid
- Main IPC: A61B17/72
- IPC: A61B17/72 ; A61B17/74

Abstract:
The Intramedullary Nail System including Tang-deployment Screw with Male Interface includes a nail for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the femur and a lag screw for insertion through the nail, into the femoral head of the femur.The nail is held within the intramedullary canal of the femur, affixed internally by the lag screw and tangs, without the use of screws that penetrate the surface of the bone, and without requiring significant x-ray exposure.For nails of small diameter, a coupler, with two female ends, allows the diameter of the male/female interface between the driver and the actuator, which in turn extends the tangs, to be increased. This increase is possible because the lower section of the nail, where the talons are stored prior to extension, is of a larger diameter than the remainder of the nail.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150038968A1 Intramedullary Nail System including Tang-deployment Screw with Male Interface Public/Granted day:2015-02-05
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