Bone plate and retractor assembly
US6565570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for performing osteotomies includes a bone plate and a retractor assembly. The bone plate generally includes a first mounting portion for attachment to a first bone portion, a second mounting portion for attachment to a ssecond bone portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The retractor assembly includes first and second handle members coupled for relative movement about a first pivot axis and first and second jaw members coupled to the first and second handle members, respectively.
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