BS 3531-23.2:1993

This standard BS 3531-23.2:1993 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 and slots in bone plates used as surgical implants so as to facilitate correct fixing using screws complying with ISO 9268.

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 and slots.

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