Fixator pin cap

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2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S057000, C606S059000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10668953

ABSTRACT:
The present invention10discloses a bridge cap comprising a compressible resilient material having a substantially oval shape with a planar surface on the distal ends24thereof. The bridge cap10has a cavity28with a pliable material30therein whereby the bridge cap can be releasably positioned on protruding pins16such that the pins extending from the fixator devices can be covered to prevent inadvertent potentially damaging contact with the protruding pins especially while sleeping.

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