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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2017
Swemac Innovation Ab, Linköping, SE;
Henrik Hansson, Vreta Kloster, SE;
Lars Öster, Lidköping, SE;
SWEMAC INNOVATION AB, Linkoping, SE;
Abstract
A targeting device () for use in fixation of bone fragments at a bone fracture. The targeting device comprises an elongated body portion () comprising a first body end (), an opposed second body end (), and body through holes () extending from the first body end to the second body end for guiding a respective fixation means () through the body portion. In its second body end the body portion is configured with a snap-fitting means () configured to removably attach a fixation plate () to the body portion such that fixation through holes () of the plate are located in line with a respective body through hole and, when in use, to provide a surface of the plate to abut a surface of an outer bone fragment for subsequent fixation of the plate to the fragment. The targeting device comprises further a bracket ().