Surgical wire cap and method of using same
US4688560A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Wires are employed for the setting of fractured bones, or for stabilization of bones making up a joint. A portion of the wire protrudes from at least one of the bone segments and, to prevent movement or loss of these wires, and to prevent injury to surrounding tissue, other persons, or clothing, by the exposed ends, caps are provided which are easily secured to the ends and graspable for removal of the wire, when desired. In some cases, the ends of the wire may protrude through the skin and the caps are attached externally.
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