Patent ID: 6802421
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An identifying device for handling and identification of small implants used for the coaptation of bone fragments and for osteosynthesis comprising:a small-sized implant; and an identifying support matched to said small-sized implant, said identifying support comprising: a body made at least partially of an elastically deformable material, said body having a retentive housing, said retentive housing having a form fitted to said small-sized implant, said small-sized implant being at least partially housed in said retentive housing, said body having a slit opening into said retentive housing; and a designation means formed on said identifying support, said designation means for identifying said identifying support, said retentive housing having a constrictive narrow section bounded by a smooth circular lip, said retentive housing holding said small-sized implant by a tightening action exerted upon said retentive housing.