External fixator element
US8303587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00858
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polymeric external fixator element, such as a rod or a pin or a clamp, has at least one contacting surface. At least one of the contacting surfaces of the element responsible to establish connection between the element and a different external fixator element is provided with a rough ablated structure. The clamping can be improved if one of the polymeric elements comprise fibers having fiber parts protruding above the surface.
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