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Plating system with multiple function drill guide

US7731721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2003
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1757
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone fixation system including a bone plate and surgical drill guide is provided. The drill guide assembly includes one or more alignment drill tubes that are remotely aligned with corresponding fastener holes in the bone plate, and a plate holder to engage a hole in the bone plate. The surgical drill guide is releasably lockable to the plate holder.

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