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Bone plate with positioning member

US4959065A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1989
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone plate for use in repairing bone fractures or osteotomies wherein the bone plate is provided with a positioning member which allows for ease of handling of the bone plate during the fixation process and wherein the bone plate has a upper surface having smooth or rounded surfaces which allows the upper surface of the bone plate to be juxtapositioned to soft tissue without fear of damaging the soft tissue, as by sharp edges.

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