ROBERT B JORDAN
Radio and Television Technicians in Middleton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 4228
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 1983
Type
Master Technician
Address
Address
Middleton, MA 01949
Professional information
Orthopedic Screw Insert
US Patent:
8221479, Jul 17, 2012
Filed:
Jan 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/009441
Inventors:
Paul A. Glazer - Chestnut Hill MA, US
Robert Jordan - Middleton MA, US
John Haroutunian - Danvers MA, US
Robert Jordan - Middleton MA, US
John Haroutunian - Danvers MA, US
Assignee:
PBJ, LLC - Chestnut Hill MA
International Classification:
A61B 17/04, A61B 17/86, A61F 2/08, F16B 13/06
US Classification:
606326, 606313, 411 58, 411 63
Abstract:
An insert for receiving a bone screw includes an elongate sleeve having opposed proximal and distal ends and a wall defined by an outer peripheral surface configured for engaging bone and an inner peripheral surface configured for receiving a bone screw extended therethrough. At least one elongate slot is formed in the wall of the sleeve for promoting flexure of the insert. A tool for affixing an orthopedic screw insert within bone tissue includes a socket portion configured and adapted to engage a proximal section of an outer peripheral surface of an orthopedic screw insert. A driver extends distally from the socket portion. The driver is configured and adapted to engage a section of an inner peripheral surface of the orthopedic screw insert distal from the socket portion.