Intramedullary Nail Patent US12594108B2 Granted to Globus Medical
Summary
USPTO granted patent US12594108B2 to Globus Medical Inc. for intramedullary nail systems and aiming guide assemblies used in surgical implantation procedures. The patent covers nail designs with self-retaining connection bolt mechanisms and collet configurations. Inventors Mark Rossney and David E. Laird, Sr. received the B2 patent grant containing 20 claims.
What changed
USPTO granted patent US12594108B2 to Globus Medical Inc. for intramedullary nail systems and aiming guide assemblies. The patent covers technical aspects of nail design and connection mechanisms for surgical implantation procedures, with 20 claims granted. The invention relates to CPC classifications including A61B 17/72 (intramedullary nails) and related aiming guide components.
This patent grant provides Globus Medical with enforceable intellectual property rights in the United States, potentially restricting competitors from manufacturing similar intramedullary nail systems without license. Medical device companies developing competing orthopedic fixation products should review the patent claims to determine whether their products fall within the protected scope.
What to do next
- Monitor for competitive landscape changes in orthopedic device sector
- Review patent claims for potential licensing or design-around opportunities
- Assess impact on existing product development plans
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Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation
Grant US12594108B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026
Assignee
Globus Medical Inc.
Inventors
Mark Rossney, David E. Laird, Sr.
Abstract
Intramedullary nails, aiming guide assemblies, and methods. The aiming guide assembly can include an aiming guide having a collet and a connection bolt configured to engage a connection bolt driver. The connection bolt may be self-retaining and engage with the connection bolt driver in a manner to prevent unintentional disengagement.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/921 A61B 17/1615 A61B 17/1717 A61B 17/1721 A61B 17/1725 A61B 17/72 A61B 17/7233 A61B 17/725 A61B 17/7275 A61B 17/7283 A61B 17/744 A61B 17/8872 A61B 17/90 A61B 17/1668 A61B 17/1742 A61B 17/8875
Filing Date
2022-01-19
Application No.
17578866
Claims
20
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