Title:
CANNULATED FASTENER SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005053753
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.
Inventors:
CICCONE PAUL (US)
MURRAY STEVEN F (US)
MURRAY STEVEN F (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/039860
Publication Date:
May 26, 2006
Filing Date:
November 24, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CICCONE PAUL (US)
MURRAY STEVEN F (US)
MURRAY STEVEN F (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/16; A61B17/56; A61B17/86; A61B17/88; A61L; (IPC1-7): A61B17/56
Foreign References:
| US6030162A | 2000-02-29 | |||
| US5334204A | 1994-08-02 | |||
| US5354299A | 1994-10-11 | |||
| US20030069582A1 | 2003-04-10 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1689303A4
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