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Steel plate for funnel chest orthopaedic surgery

US8876823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2010
Grant dateNov 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S606/905
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A steel plate for funnel chest orthopaedic surgery includes a supporting plate (1), a fixing piece (2), a telescopic fixing piece (3), a guiding head (4) and screws (6). The supporting plate (1) is an elongate steel plate. One end of the supporting plate (1) is designed to be integrated with the fixing piece (2), and the other end is provided with a size-adjusting strap (5). The telescopic fixing piece (3) is an elongate steel plate with the same width as that of the supporting plate (1). One end of the telescopic fixing piece (3) is designed to be integrated with the fixing piece (2), and the other end is provided with a groove. The guiding head (4) is an elongate steel plate with the same width as that of the supporting plate (1). One end of the guiding head (4) is provided with a hook, and the other end is provided with a groove.

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