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Screw holding and driving device

US4140161A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 1977
Grant dateFeb 20, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 15, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/8891
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a device designed for use in surgical procedures requiring the driving of screws into bone. The device provides positive locking screw holding engagement yet permits angular movement of the screw of up to 10.degree. from the axial direction.

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