Cannulated self-tapping bone screw
US4950270A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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