Bone plate with captive clips

Details Bone plate with captive clips Bone plate with captive clips

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S280000, C606S286000, C606S289000, C606S291000

Reexamination Certificate

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07909860

ABSTRACT:
A fixation system including a bone plate having at least a first fixation hole for receiving a bone screw, and a groove in communication with the first fixation hole; a resilient clip disposed the groove; and a drill guide having a tip portion configured to engage the resilient clip when the tip portion is inserted into the first fixation hole.

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