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Cannulated self-tapping bone screw

US4950270A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1989
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S606/908
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluted and cannulated self-tapping bone screw which can be guided into proper position using a guide pin that slidably fits in the cannula of the bone screw. The flutes have cutting edges centered on axial centerline of the cannula.

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