Self-tapping pegs for orbital implants

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1997-07-01

2000-08-08

Yu, Mickey

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Eye prosthesis

623 1111, A61F 214

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060995645

ABSTRACT:
An orbital implant motility peg comprising a means for placement in vivo in a non-drilled integrated orbital implant. The peg or portions thereof can be fabricated from titanium, a titanium alloy, stainless steel, a CoCr alloy, alumina, platinum or tantalum. The means for placement can comprise an external surface of the peg which comprises threads, to facilitate screwing into the implant, and/or a slot capable of receiving a screwdriver tip, a receptacle capable of receiving a Phillips screwdriver tip, a polygonal surface capable of being held by a wrench, or a receptacle capable of being engaged by an Allen wrench.

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The Journal of the American Society of Ocularists 1992 23rd Annual Edition. pp. 48 and 49 by Kolberg Applegate.

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