Patents Assigned to Orthospec, Inc.
  • Orthopedic pin placement guide
    Patent number: 4719907
    Abstract: A guide device for the placement of a bone screws or pin in the orthopedic treatment of bone fractures is disclosed. The guide device is constructed of a body having one or more tunnels for guiding therethrough an orthopedic pin for placement in the orthopedic treatment of a bone fracture. The body includes at least one frangible portion for separating the body from about the pin such that the body is removable while the pin remains in secured place within the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Assignee: Orthospec, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Banko, Robert E. Zickel