Bone plates with intraoperatively tapped apertures
US7537596B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method of tapping a bone plate intraoperatively. A bone plate having an aperture may be selected, and the bone plate may be placed on a bone. A thread may be formed in the aperture using a tap device with the bone plate disposed on the bone. A hole may be formed in the bone, with the hole in alignment with the aperture. The hole may be widened adjacent the aperture to create a counterbore in the bone. A fastener may be advanced into threaded engagement with the thread after removal of the tap device from the aperture.
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