System for attaching a piece of osteosynthesis equipment
US9974591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for attaching a piece of osteosynthesis equipment against a bone tissue includes at least a screw, and a screwdriver having a handle extended by a rod with an adapter to engage the screw. A portion of the guide member of the screwdriver protrudes in front of the end-piece of the screwdriver and extends along or around a portion of the screw to guide the screw in axial translation. The guide member has a front end forming an abutment of the screwdriver against the surface of the piece of osteosynthesis equipment on completion of a predefined depth of screwing of the screw into the bone tissue. The guide member can be set at a chosen length of extension, corresponding to a predefined depth of insertion of the screw. After insertion, the screw can be severed, and optionally fused with the piece of equipment to reinforce the locking of same.
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