Title:
IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH08266562
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an implantable instrument for fixing one or more fractured bone fragments to a stable bone fragment without needing a plaster bandage for a general fracture and such that joint can be moved quickly. SOLUTION: This instrument provides a pin plate 1 to be fixed to a stable bone fragment 10 by one or more screws 7 or the equivalent members. To fix fractured bone fragments 9, one or more pins 8 are protruded into holes of the pin plate 1 and the fractured bone fragments 9, and furthermore into the stable bone fragment. And the end of the pin 8 is fixed to the pin plate 1 in any preferable way. A shape of the pin plate 1 is fitted to an intended spot of use.
Inventors:
MEDOFF ROBERT J (US)
Application Number:
JP1167896A
Publication Date:
October 15, 1996
Filing Date:
January 26, 1996
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MEDOFF ROBERT J (US)
International Classes:
A61F2/28; A61B17/80; (IPC1-7): A61F2/28
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Akira Asamura (3 outside)