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Quick-release drill-guide assembly for bone-plate

US7357804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2003
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical drill-guide assembly can be releasably attached to a part of a bone-fixation system, for example, a plate. The surgical drill-guide assembly is used for example, to guide a drill, screw, bone fastener, or other instrument or fastener into bone.

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