Transbuccal plate holding cannula
US7473255B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a transbuccal plate holding cannula used in osteofixation procedures. The transbuccal plate holding cannula of the present invention can be releasibly secured to a bone plate such that tools and fasteners may be passed through the plate holding cannula in order to secure the bone plate to a bone.
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