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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013
Filed:
May. 10, 2004
Barry T. Bickley, North Andover, MA (US);
Aldo M. Zovich, East Hampton, CT (US);
Richard E. Zovich, Kinsington, CT (US);
Barry T. Bickley, North Andover, MA (US);
Aldo M. Zovich, East Hampton, CT (US);
Richard E. Zovich, Kinsington, CT (US);
Simplicity Orthopedics, Inc., North Andover, MA (US);
Abstract
A fixation augmentation device (FAD) comprising a generally tubular body having a first end and a second end, said body having an opening adapted to receive a screw therein; a collar attached to the first end of said body, said collar having a non-circular shape and having an opening which is aligned with the opening in said body; and at least one flange disposed at the second end of said body, wherein said at least one flange is extendable from said body in response to a screw being inserted into the hole of said body.