ISO 5837-1:1985Published

Implants for surgery — Intramedullary nailing systems — Part 1: Intramedullary nails with cloverleaf or V-shaped cross-section

Implants chirurgicaux — Systèmes d'enclouage intramédullaire — Partie 1: Clous intramédullaires à section en forme de trèfle ou en V

Abstract / scope

Specifies the main and fitting dimensions for intramedullary nails of the cross-section mentioned. It also specifies extracting hooks and recommends the diameters of the guide wires to be used with the nails.