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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2008
Samuel Leuenberger, Oberdorf, CH;
Jens Richter, Oberdorf, CH;
Bryan James Griffiths, West Chester, PA (US);
Samuel Leuenberger, Oberdorf, CH;
Jens Richter, Oberdorf, CH;
Bryan James Griffiths, West Chester, PA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
A bone reconstruction device () is provided that includes an elongated linkage () having a plurality of links (). The reconstruction device further includes an adjustment assembly () that provides for adjustment of the directional and/or angular orientation of the links. The reconstruction device further includes a locking assembly () that is movable between a disengaged configuration and an engaged configuration. In the disengaged configuration, the adjustment assembly can be actuated to adjust the orientation of the links. In the engaged confirmation, the locking assembly inhibits adjustment of the orientation of the links.