Plate holder and bone plate arrangement
US7766916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly includes a plate holder having (i) a body, and (ii) a coupling component rotatably supported by the body. The assembly also includes a bone plate defining (i) a plurality of fastener openings, and (ii) a recess. The coupling component has a set of external threads. The bone plate has a set of internal threads located within the recess. The set of internal threads are configured to mate with the set of external threads.
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