Standard

BS 3531-23.3:1991

Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone plates - Specification for holes corresponding to screws with asymmetrical thread and spherical undersurfaces

Current, Under Review

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Published:

29 Nov 1991

1 Scope and field of application

This International Standard specifies the dimensions and tolerances of holes in bone plates used as surgical implants so as to facilitate correct fixing using screws complying with ISO 5835.

NOTE 1 This International Standard does not deal with the shape and dimensions of the plates or with the spacing (centre-to-centre distance) of the holes.

NOTE 2 The interrelationship of International Standards dealing with bone screws, bone plates and relevant tools is shown for information in Annex A.

Product Details

Descriptors

Holes

Asymmetrical threads

Medical equipment

Screws (bolts)

Orthopaedics

Spherical shape

Countersunk fasteners

Surgical equipment

Implants (surgical)

Orthopaedic equipment

ICS Codes

11.040.40 Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics

Committee

CH/150/5

International relationships

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ISBN

0 580 20266 6

Publisher

BSI