A-02 PinFix: 3-D Universal External Fixator
- Technology Benefits
- ΓùÅ Extremely light: Compared to conventional technology such as ACE 3D external fixator, PinFix is less bulky and lighter. The ball joint weighs only 2.9g (0.006lb).ΓùÅ X-ray permeable: PinFix is highly X-ray permeable, which facilitates the observation of bone fractures, without removing the device before X-ray test.ΓùÅ Lower Cost: Production cost for PinFix is much cheaper than conventional technology.ΓùÅ Versality: PinFix can be inserted into bones by any angle and can be adopted to small and complicated parts or major bones. ΓùÅ Strong and Stability: Based on structural engineering, PinFix achieves stronger stability than ACE 3D with three times more resistance than conventional technology.
- Technology Application
- ChildΓÇÖs fracture: Complex fracture; Micro bone fracture; Fractures in complicated bone structures
- Detailed Technology Description
- The device is composed of: multiple pins for insertion in bones, ball joints separately linked to each of the multiple pins, and titanium rods for connections between ball joints, realizes light, inexpensive, and rigid percutaneous fixations for bone fracture treatment.
- Supplementary Information
- Patent Number: CN101453959B
Application Number: CN200780019410A
Inventor: Hitoshi, Hirata | MASAHIRO, TATEBE | TAKAAKI, SHINOHARA
Priority Date: 26 May 2006
Priority Number: CN101453959B
Application Date: 25 May 2007
Publication Date: 27 Jul 2011
IPC Current: A61B001758
Assignee Applicant: Univ Nagoya Nat Univ Corp
Title: External fixator | External fixer
Usefulness: External fixator | External fixer
Summary: External-wound fixing device for treatment of fracture.
Novelty: External-wound fixing device for treatment of fracture, has pin and connector attached to rotation and supporting elements
- Industry
- Biomedical
- Sub Category
- Medical Device
- *Abstract
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A novel external fixator that researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed has completely changed the traditional concept of cross-pin fixation.
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: HItoshi Hirata, Professor
Department:
Name: Takaaki Shinohara
Department:
Name: Masahiro Tatebe
Department:
- Country/Region
- USA
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