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Device for fixing a reference element

US8317844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

9Claims

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Assignee

Brainlab AG · DE

Inventors

Christian Maier · Kettenham, DE
Georg Maier · Weisendorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 27, 2006
Grant date	Nov 27, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for fixing a reference element with respect to a field of surgery includes a first fixing portion operable to provide a mechanical resistance against pulling and/or pushing forces, a second fixing portion provided with a surface structure operable to secure the device against an angular force, and a coupling structure. The coupling structure is operative to mechanically couple the second fixing portion to the first fixing portion, wherein said second fixing portion can be pivoted with respect to the first fixing portion.

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