Quick-release drill-guide assembly for bone-plate
US7357804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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