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Bone fixation system

  • US 6,342,055 B1
  • Filed: 05/28/1999
  • Issued: 01/29/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A bone fixation apparatus comprising:

  • a) a bone plate having a first end, a second end, a first edge extending from said first end to said second end, a second edge opposite said first edge and extending from said first end to said second end, a posterior surface for engaging a portion of the bone being fixated, an anterior surface, and at least one fastener receiving opening therethrough, said at least one fastener receiving opening including at least one undercut wherein said anterior surface of said bone plate has at least one stress controlling ridge substantially positioned in the longitudinal direction and not coincident with the neutral axis, and b) at least one fastener having a head portion, said fastener being received and retained by said at least one fastener receiving opening with said head portion engaging said at least one undercut.

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