Guide assembly for engaging a bone plate to a bony segment
US7011665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1757
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument guide assembly is positionable on a bone plate. The instrument guide assembly includes at least one guide member alignable with a corresponding fastener opening in the bone plate when the guide assembly is positioned on the bone plate. The at least one guide member can guide various surgical instruments through the fastener hole in the plate.
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