Variable angle depth limited fastener driver and variable angle fixation system for use in orthopedic plates

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120059385A1
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13135451

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The present invention relates to an orthopedic fastener driver which can be used with a variable angle fixation system, and in particular in which the driver has a variable angle drive tip that is capable of screwing a fastener in an orthopedic plate assembly at a variable angle relative to the drive axis of the driver, and further wherein the driver has a drive mechanism including an interference clutch mechanism that disengages so as to limit the relative depth of the fastener in the plate assembly as to avoid driving the fastener or fastener assembly through the plate.

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ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS INC1815 W MARKET STREET SUITE 205 AKRON OH 44313

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Altenau, Elizabeth Medina, US 8 308
DiLiberto, Rebecca F Akron, US 10 438
Heavener, Jackson R Wadsworth, US 31 1081
Lewis, Derek S Copley, US 44 1989

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