Implant positioning devices and methods
US11234744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant positioning device including a guide and holder for fasteners used in orthopaedic fixation for use in affixing a plate-like member to a bone or other part of a patient. The guide and holder includes a base adapted to align with the plate in a manner to orient fasteners with the plate for fixation. A plurality of fastener holders are on the base and adapted to releasably hold a fastener in a manner where the fastener is exposed at a proximal end for access by a fastener driver and aligned at a distal end with an aperture on the plate through which the fastener is to be driven.
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