Intramedullary nail with locking key

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United States of America

PATENT NO 9179949
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12415212

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An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.

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  • BIOMET C.V.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berthusen, Andrew H Warsaw, US 8 200
Christie, Charles D Warsaw, US 10 189
Giannoudis, Peter Leeds, GB 8 184
Haidukewych, George J Tampa, US 41 861
Horwitz, Daniel S Salt Lake City, US 8 205
Liporace, Frank A Fort Lee, US 16 157
Metzinger, Anthony J Winona Lake, US 26 626
Sems, Andrew Oronoco, US 3 81

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