Drill guide and plate attachment mechanism for orthopedic plating
US6436103B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/80
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic plate is provided with recesses specially adapted to be engaged by the jaws of a drill guide tool, whereby the plate can be held while holes are being drilled through the plate into underlying bone, and while screws are inserted through the holes into the bone. Tools designed for this task are disclosed as well.
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