Abstract: An apparatus for supporting medical devices, in particular operation theatre lamps, on the ceiling of an operation theatre uses a vertical pillar 8 at which bearing heads 3 are selectively mounted. Cantilevers of different lengths may be secured at one bearing head 3.
Abstract: An osteosynthesis device comprises a plate 10 with at least one through hole 14 through which a screw may be screwed into a bone. The plate 10 comprises an insert 12 around the through hole 14, which consists of a material which enables the screw to self-cut a thread. A positive locking 20, 22 secures the insert 12 in the plate.