External fixation device and fixation device set
US9526523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/567
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixation device set S includes an external fixation device which is attached on one end-side of first and second pins; and a pin fixture which is attached on the other end-side. The external fixation device includes a first and a second permanent magnets disposed with their same poles opposed to each other; a first holding portion provided in the first permanent magnet; a second holding portion provided in the second permanent magnet; first limiter portions sandwiching the first and the second permanent magnets from a second direction; and second limiter portions connecting the first limiter portions to each other. The first pins are inserted through through-holes in the first holding portion, whereas the second holding portion is attached to the second pin via a ball joint.
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