Bone plate with two different sizes of discrete drill guides connected to the plate
US8603147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/902
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone includes a bone plate with threaded holes and two types of guides threadedly connected within the threaded holes. One guide is taller and smaller in diameter, whereas the other guide is shorter and wider in diameter. The guides provide guidance for drilling a hole through the guide and screw hole, and optional bending of the plate at the guide. The guides have structure allowing the guides to be individually removed through rotation.
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