Disengageable Anti-Return Device for a Rib Distractor

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APP PUB NO 20100004697A1
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12083184

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The invention concerns a distraction device (4) for controlling the development of the deformation of a child's trunk during growth easily implantable into the human body and comprising rods (35, 36) coupled to the bones and mounted on central adjusting means (300) provided with a small hole (312) for engaging a small tool designed to adjust the distance separating the bone coupling means, said device (4) including a miniature casing (410) enabling the rods (35 and 36) to be translated in the direction of growth via a toothed wheel (311), said means being combined with an assembly of means: non-return catch (37), elastomer block (373), rigid cage (374) which enable the device (4) to be disengaged, tensioned and locked in one direction, while allowing growth to be monitored.

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PARADIGM SPINE LLC505 PARK AVENUE 14TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fortin, Frederic Pessac, FR 30 769
Robin, Johann Begles, FR 8 547
Sennequier, Brice Pessac, FR 5 63

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