Surgical compression plate and drill guide
US4493317A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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