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Surgical compression plate and drill guide

US4493317A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1981
Grant dateJan 15, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1728
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical compression plate is provided which is designed to permit the insertion of bone screws at angles up to 45.degree.. A drill guide capable of tilting to various angles, for use in connection with the novel plate is also disclosed.

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