Abstract: The invention relates to an implant (1) comprising a support structure (5) which is prepared for anchoring, following the contours of the bone, in a jaw- and/or cranial bone (2), wherein at least one integrally attached post (7) protrudes from the support structure (5), said post being designed to have a finished denture anchored thereto and the post (7) having a base (9) that is formed out of the support structure (5) and is completed by a distal end region (10) with the interposition of a radially enlarged region (11). The invention also relates to a soft tissue displacement system (19) comprising an implant (1), a manufacturing process for a soft tissue displacement system (19) and a planning process for manufacturing an implant (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fibula bone-material removal and transfer template (1) having a main part (4) designed for application to a bone region (3), wherein at least one bone separation-tool guide portion (8) can be or is removably attached to the main part (4), and wherein a receiving pocket (10a, 10b, 11a, 11b) designed to receive an implant (9) is formed in the main part (4). The invention also relates to an assembly kit comprising the fibula bone-material removal and transfer template (1) and an implant (9).

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a first hand lever which has a manually actuated grip portion at its proximal end, a work portion for gripping, clamping or cutting an object at its distal end, and, lying between these, a bearing portion on which a bearing element engages in order to permit pivotability about a rotation axis between the first hand lever and a second hand lever, wherein the second hand lever has a grip portion at its proximal end, a work portion at its distal end, and, lying between these, a guide portion on which the bearing element engages, wherein the guide portion of the second hand lever has on one side a recess for receiving the bearing portion of the first hand lever such that two guide protrusions located distally and proximally of the recess at least partially cover the bearing portion in an operating position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone implant (1) for correcting an incorrect position of a bone, the bone implant (1) having a first portion (2) for attachment to a first bone portion (3) and a second portion (4) for attachment to a second bone portion (5), the bone implant (1) being prepared so that, when fixed to the bone, it orients the first bone portion (3) and the second bone portion (5) with respect to one another and keeps said portions at a distance from one another, the bone implant (1) having such a geometry and being adapted so as to force a predetermined orientation of the second bone portion (5) relative to the first bone portion (3). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a bone implant (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp housing (1) for an operating lamp (2), in which lamp housing at least one illuminant (3) can be installed, said lamp housing comprising: a housing body (4); a closure element (5), which closes the housing body (4); and a bearing device (6) for fastening the lamp housing (1) to a supporting device (7). The lamp housing (1) has a support (8) formed separately from the housing body (4), by means of which support a force introduced via the closure element (5) and/or a weight force of the lamp housing (1) can be transferred to the bearing device (6). The invention further relates to an operating lamp (2) having a lamp housing (1), in which lamp housing an illuminant (3) is installed in a dust-tight manner.

Abstract: Implant comprising composite powder with microstructured particles, obtained by a process in which large particles are bonded to small particles, wherein the large particles have a mean particle diameter in the range from 10 ?m to 10 mm, the large particles comprise at least one polymer, the small particles are arranged on the surface of the large particles and/or are non-homogeneously spread within the large particles, the small particles comprise a calcium salt, the small particles have a mean particle size in the range from 0.01 ?m to 1.0 mm, wherein the particles of the composite powder have a mean particle size d50 in the range from 10 ?m to less than 200 ?m and the fine fraction of the composite powder is less than 50 vol %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone positioning device (1) for use in the repositioning of bone sections relative to each other in case of dysgnathia, comprising a main body (2), which has a bottom side (3), which faces the lower jaw (7) and in which there are recesses (5) for receiving navigating aids (6) fixed to the lower jaw, and an opposite top side (4), which faces the upper jaw and in which there are likewise recesses (5) for receiving navigating aids (6) fixed to the upper jaw, wherein at least one cutting-tool guide device (8) is attached to the main body (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an implant which contains a composite powder comprising microstructured particles, obtainable by a method in which large polymer particles are bonded to small spherical calcium carbonate particles. Said calcium carbonate particles can be obtained by a method with the following steps: a) providing a calcium hydroxide suspension, b) introducing carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide-containing gas mixture into the suspension from step a), and c) separating the calcium carbonate particles formed, while adding 0.3 wt.-% to 0.7 wt.-% of at least one amino trialkylene phosphonic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical light comprising a light unit which has a plurality of light sources individually accommodated in a housing, wherein each light source is arranged and oriented in such a way that the light source produces a light beam in an energized state; an anchoring element which is prepared for fastening to a ceiling, a wall or a floor of a room; and a retaining arm system which connects the light unit slidably and/or pivotably to the anchoring element, wherein a position detection device is arranged and designed in such a way that, in the operating state, the position detection device determines a distance of a reference section of the light unit or of the retaining arm system from the ceiling.

Abstract: A cranial bone fastening device for temporarily fastening multiple cranial bone portions to a main body of a positioning device in order to orient the cranial bone portions relative to one another, wherein a pin-like fixing element portion is provided, one side of which is designed to contact the multiple cranial bone portions in order to secure the cranial bone portions to the main body of the positioning device upon interaction with a counter portion on the other side of the cranial bone portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone implant for attaching to on a surface of a bone, including a base body whose lower side and/or upper side correspond(s) substantially to a deformation-free bone outer contour, wherein the outer dimensions of the base body are chosen such that the base body covers a specifically introduced deformation region for obtaining autologous bone material completely, wherein in the base body at least one slot is provided which is dimensioned such that it guides a bone marking and/or bone processing tool inserted in the slot in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an implant by means of a composite powder having micro structured particles having inhibiting calcium carbonate, wherein the composite powder is obtained by a method in that large polymer particles are joined to small calcium carbonate particles, wherein the calcium carbonate particles are obtained by a method in that calcium carbonate particles are coated with a composition which, in each case based on the total weight thereof, comprises a mixture of at least 0.1 wt % of at least one calcium complexing agent and/or at least one conjugated base which is an alkaline metal or calcium salt of a weak acid, together with at least 0.1 wt % of at least one weak acid.

Abstract: A medical instrument includes a first hand lever which has a manually actuated grip portion at its proximal end, a work portion for gripping, clamping or cutting an object at its distal end, and, lying between these, a bearing portion on which a bearing element engages in order to permit pivotability about a rotation axis between the first hand lever and a second hand lever, wherein the second hand lever has a grip portion at its proximal end a work portion at its distal end, and lying between these, a guide portion on which the bearing element engages, wherein the guide portion of the second hand lever has on one side a recess for receiving the bearing portion of the first hand lever such that two guide protrusions located distally and proximally of the recess at least partially cover the bearing portion in an operating position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a (poly)hybrid implant made of one or more composite materials, having a polymer matrix and a ceramic-inorganic and/or inorganic component, wherein the polymer matrix has at least one component, selected from the group PDLLA; PLGA, PCL, HDPE, PE, UHMWPE, PEAK, PEEK, PP, PUR, and the ceramic-inorganic component has at least one calcium-phosphate-based component, preferably selected from the group HAP, ?-TCP, ?-TCP and CaCO3. In addition, metallic components can also be introduced, preferably, but not exclusively containing elements such as Mg, Fe, Zn or Sr.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a fibula bone material removal and transfer template including a center part with a central body each end of which has a separating tool guide portion, at least one of the bone separating tool guide portions being mounted such that it can be moved away from and pushed towards the center part.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant (1) for osteosynthesis, comprising a securing region (3) that has a plurality of holes (2) for receiving securing means, and two projections (4) which extend away, at least partially curved, from said securing region (3), wherein at least one of the two projections (4) takes the form of a snap-on lug (5) that can snap onto a bone segment (7, 8) of a mammal bone (6); the invention also relates to an implant kit comprising such an implant (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant for attaching to a bone, having bone support surfaces or bone formfitting sections which are inclined relative to each other in order to rest on the surface of the bone. Two bone formfitting sections are aligned relative to each other in a sub-region of the implant such that surrounding the bone in the sub-region secures the position of the implant. The invention also relates to a method for producing an implant according to the invention.

Abstract: A bone fusion implant for fusing a first bone region to a second bone region of a mammalian bone includes a first fixing region having multiple securing means receiving holes for attaching to the first bone and a second fixing region which is connected to the first fixing region and has multiple securing means receiving holes for attaching to the second bone region, wherein a cutting tool guiding contour which specifies a severing line is formed between the first and the second fixing region. A method for the individualized production of such a bone fusion implant includes recording an actual 3D model of the mammalian bone implant in a first data set, drafting a target 3D model, and producing the bone fusion implant by way of the target 3D model.

Abstract: An adjustable cranioplasty plate assembly is provided for use following a craniectomy. The assembly includes a ring which is attached to the skull around the skull opening and a plate adjustably mounted to the ring. The plate is moveable between a raised position spaced above the ring and a lower position substantially flush with the ring. The plurality of extendable and retractable struts extends between the ring and the plate to provide the plate adjustability. The plurality of stay cables extending between the ring and the plate provide lateral stability in the raised position. The assembly replaces the native bone and eliminates the need for subsequent cranioplasty surgery. In one embodiment, the plate includes a rigid central portion, three rigid mounting tabs, and a plurality of malleable tapered perimeter petals which provide a smooth interface between the plate and the skull of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mandibular resection template including a central component which is prepared for attachment to a segment, for example a symphysis segment of a jawbone, such as a mandible or maxilla. At least two separating tool guide portions are present at the central component, a positioning aid being provided between the two or more separating tool guide portions in order to obtain a spatially correct orientation of the mandibular resection template with respect to the jawbone.