Targeting guide with a radiopaque marker to facilitate positioning a bone plate on bone
US8523919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Bone fixation system, including methods, apparatus, and kits, and comprising a bone plate and at least one instrument that attaches to the bone plate and provides at least one radiopaque region to facilitate positioning the bone plate on bone visualized by radiographic imaging. The instrument may be a handle assembly and/or a targeting guide.
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