Patent ID: 9339314
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. An orthopedic plating assembly comprising: an orthopedic plate having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to receive an orthopedic anchor; a first blocking member and a second blocking member, wherein the second blocking member rests above an uppermost surface of the orthopedic plate, wherein the first blocking member is distinct from the second blocking member, and wherein the second blocking member has an elongated length relative to the first blocking member; and an orthopedic anchor configured to be positioned through the at least one opening, wherein, when in a blocking position, the first blocking member and the second blocking member cooperate to prevent the at least one orthopedic anchor from uninstalling from the orthopedic plate such that the orthopedic anchor is bounded by a sidewall of the first blocking member and a bottom surface of the second blocking member, wherein the orthopedic anchor is configured to pivot and laterally translate with respect to the orthopedic plate when installed.