BS 3531-23.3:1991

This standard BS 3531-23.3:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone plates is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.40 Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics

This International Standard specifies the dimensions and tolerances of holes in bone plates used as surgical implants so as to facilitate correct fixing using screws complying with ISO 5835.

NOTE 1 This International Standard does not deal with the shape and dimensions of the plates or with the spacing (centre-to-centre distance) of the holes.

NOTE 2 The interrelationship of International Standards dealing with bone screws, bone plates and relevant tools is shown for information in Annex A.

Dimensions and tolerances of holes in bone plates used as surgical implants so as to facilitate correct fixing using screws complying with BS 3531-5.3:1991.