Tornier, Inc.

Biotech Ortho

Biotech International (sarl)

Biotech International

Biotech Ortho, Societe Par Actions Simplifiee

Frederic Impellizzeri

Patrick Houvet

A device for coaptation of bone parts or bone fragments, comprising an integral plate obtained by moulding whereof one portion () is made from a first biocompatible polymer comprising at least one or, preferably, a plurality of areas or inserts () provided with a through hole (), said areas or inserts being made from a second biocompatible polymer which is more malleable than the first polymer, said areas or inserts having mechanical properties allowing a self-tapping of the inner surface of the holes, by means of screws that can be used for securing said plate to bone tissue, said support portion and said areas or inserts having a partial molecular bond between them.

Device for coaptation of bone fragments and methods for producing such a device

A device for coaptation of bone parts or bone fragments, including an integral plate obtained by molding whereof one portion () is made from a first biocompatible polymer including at least one or, preferably, a plurality of areas or inserts () provided with a through hole (), the areas or inserts being made from a second biocompatible polymer which is more malleable than the first polymer, the areas or inserts having mechanical properties allowing a self-tapping of the inner surface of the holes, via screws that can be used for securing the plate to bone tissue, the support portion and the areas or inserts having a partial molecular bond between them.

A device for handling and identifying small implants used for the coaptation of bone fragments or osteosynthesis. The device is characterized in that it includes a small implant and a matching identifying support, the support including a body, at least partially made of an elastically deformable material. The body includes a retaining housing whose shape corresponds to that of the small implant matching the support and in which the implant is at least partially accommodated. The support also includes a characterization mechanism enabling it to be identified and hereby rendering the implant that matches the support recognizable.

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Salon de Provence, France

Frederic Impellizzeri