Bone plate with pre-assembled drill guide tips
US8241338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the tip is used as a guide for a drill bit without any additional extension and then removed with a tool.
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