Adjustable bone plate

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2004-10-28

2009-11-24

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S280000, C606S070000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621914

ABSTRACT:
A longitudinally curved adjustable bone plate comprising a first plate having an end defined by at least two spaced prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., the bone; and a second plate having an end defined by at least two straight bores for receiving the prongs, and an end having means to fasten the plate to a body structure, e.g., a bone; and a locking assembly for locking the prongs in the bores and fixing the overall length of the plate.

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Extended European Search Report, Application No. EP 05 81 3057, Applicant: BioDynamics LLC, Jun. 9, 2009.
International Search Report Oct. 24, 2005.

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