Bone plate assemblies with backout protection and visual indicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8211154
APP PUB NO 20100256686A1
SERIAL NO

12419012

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A bone plate assembly includes a plate, at least one bushing, and at least one bone screw. The bushing is positioned within a through hole of the plate. The bushing and screw are configured to engage each other to inhibit the screw from backing out. The screw includes a visual indicator surface that is visible to the operator during insertion of the screw through the bushing and plate. The bushing is configured to cover at least a portion of the visual indicator surface to show when the bushing and screw are properly engaged to inhibit backout of the screw.

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  • ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burkholder, Alan Denver, US 17 416
Fisher, James Broomfield, US 68 1626
Fulton, Michael Centennial, US 47 3094

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