Transbuccal plate holding cannula
US8398685B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/808
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a transbuccal plate holding cannula used in osteofixation procedures. The transbuccal plate holding cannula of the present invention can be releasably secured to a bone plate such that tools and fasteners may be passed through the plate holding cannula in order to secure the bone plate to a bone.
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