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Transbuccal plate holding cannula

US8398685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2008
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 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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