Implantable device with locking adjustment mechanism and method for using same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9220544
APP PUB NO 20140012259A1
SERIAL NO

13716079

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An intramedullary rod for use in a mammalian body comprising an elongate nail having a stem and a head and a threaded element carried by the head and accessible at the proximal end for rotation relative to the head. A locking mechanism coupled to the threaded element and configured to preclude rotation of the threaded element relative to the head when the locking mechanism is in a first position and permit rotation of the threaded element relative to the head when the locking mechanism is in a second position.

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  • EPIX ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clawson, Benjamin Santa Cruz, US 5 71
Grantz, Alan Aptos, US 8 96
Matityahu, Amir M Los Altos, US 24 920

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