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  • BS 3531-5:1982

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    Surgical implants Specification for surgical bone screws of 4 mm, 3.5 mm and 3 mm nominal sizes, countersunk surfaces on bone plates, twist drills, taps and screwdrivers

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-05-1990

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-1983

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Dimensions and materials for bone screws with symmetrical thread, conical head, and modified Phillips and cross slotted recess. Dimensions of holes in bone plates and requirements for instruments used to insert screws.

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    Committee CH/150/5
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
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    BS 6324-1:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of general medical terms
    BS 3531-15:1984 Surgical implants Specification for devices for the fixation of the ends of the femur in adults
    BS 3531-23.1:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone plates Method for determination of bending strength and stiffness
    BS 5194-1:1985 Surgical instruments Specification for stainless steels
    BS 6324-3:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of terms relating to materials
    BS 3531-17:1985 Surgical implants Recommendations for the care and handling of orthopaedic surgical implants
    BS 6324-4:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of orthopaedic surgical terms
    BS 6324-2:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of terms relating to mechanics

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    BS 3531-1:1980 Surgical implants Specification for basic requirements: finish, marking and packaging
    BS 949-1:1976 Screwing taps Specification for taps for ISO metric threads
    BS 2559-2:1973 Specification for screwdrivers Screwdrivers and screwdriver bits for recessed head screws
    BS 3531-2:1980 Surgical implants Specification for materials for metal surgical implants
    BS 970-4:1970 Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes Valve steels
    BS 2559-1:1971 Specification for screwdrivers Screwdrivers for slotted head screws
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