Patent ID: 8567405
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A fixation device for immobilizing a head of a patient relative a treatment unit or medical device during treatment of the head, the fixation device comprising an interface unit adapted to be fixated in relation to an adaptor unit for connection to the treatment unit, or to a frame for connection to the medical device; a bite-block for being inserted into a mouth of a patient; and a positioning arrangement movably connecting the bite-block to the interface unit, wherein the positioning arrangement is adapted to be fixated by means of an adhesive for fixation of the bite-block such that the head of a patient can be immobilized relative to said adaptor unit or frame wherein the positioning arrangement comprises an elongated linking arm having two opposite ends which are movably connected to the bite-block at a first end by means of a first joint respectively to the interface unit at a second end by means of a second joint, and wherein the linking arm comprises an internal adhesive channel network adapted to supply the two joints with adhesive.