Locking mechanism for pectus bar

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9743968
SERIAL NO

14080058

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A surgical implant may include a first implant member, a second implant member and a fastener. The first implant member may include a first aperture having first and second ends. The first aperture may include a female threaded portion and a barrier member disposed between the first and second ends and extending radially inward into the first aperture. The female threaded portion may be disposed between the first end and the barrier member. The second implant member may include a second aperture. The fastener may extend at least partially through the first and second apertures and may include a head portion and a shaft portion. The shaft portion may include a flexible tab and a male threaded portion engaging the female threaded portion. The male threaded portion may be disposed between the flexible tab and the head portion.

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  • ZIMMER BIOMET CMF AND THORACIC, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Billard, Max Ponte Vedra, US 5 93
Licht, James Jacksonville, US 4 91
Luby, Ryan Atlantic Beach, US 11 113
Robinson, Shawn Fleming Island, US 11 343
Ventura, Pere Jacksonville, US 5 92

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