Non-metallic orthopedic plate

Details Non-metallic orthopedic plate Non-metallic orthopedic plate

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Barrett, Tom (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S070000, C606S071000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10423712

ABSTRACT:
A spinal plate comprises a body portion and at least one locking mechanism for engaging the body portion. The body portion is made of a radiolucent material, such as a polymer or polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and includes a plurality of bone screw openings for receiving a plurality of bone screws, such as bone screws. The at least one locking mechanism is for securing at least one of the plurality of bone screws when received into the body portion.

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