Intramedullary nail holding device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9173664
SERIAL NO

13796138

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A targeting instrument system is provided and methods for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis, such as an intramedullary rod or nail, including a targeting guide device, an internal fixation prosthesis, and a detachable holding device. The holding device may include an exterior grip portion and a clamp portion defining an interior engaging surface for maintaining a locking alignment between the prosthesis and the targeting guide device during the placement of the internal fixation prosthesis into a subject. The holding device may be formed as a monolithic component including at least two flexible, spaced apart arms defining an elongated receiving channel extending from a proximal end configured to releasably engage the prosthesis and a distal end configured to releasably engage the targeting guide device. Alternatively, the holding device may include two pivotally coupled clamp bodies joined by a shaft rod.

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  • BIOMET TRAUMA, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Metzinger, Anthony J Winona Lake, US 26 626
Slagle, Paul Leesburg, US 11 107

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