ISO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 15142-3 First edition 2003-08-01 Implants for surgery - Metal intramedullary nailing systems Part 3: Connection devices and reamer diameter measurements Implants chirurgicaux Systemes d'enclouage intramedullaire en metal- Partie 3: Dispositifs de connexion et mesurage du diametre des alésoirs Reference number ISO 15142-3:2003(E) ISO @ ISO 2003 y IHS under ted without license from IHS Not for Resale ISO15142-3:2003(E) PDF disclaimer This PDF file may contain embedded typefaces. In accordance with Adobe's licensing policy, this file may be printed or viewed but shall not be edited unless the typefaces which are embedded are licensed to and installed on the computer performing the editing. In downloading this file, parties accept therein the responsibility of not infringing Adobe's licensing policy. The IsO Central Secretariat accepts no liability in this area. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Details of the software products used to create this PDF file can be found in the General Info relative to the file; the PDF-creation parameters were optimized for printing. Every care has been taken to ensure that the file is suitable for use by IsO member bodies. In the unlikely event that a problem relating to it is found, please inform the Central Secretariat at the address given below. ISO2003 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, IsO's member body in the country of the requester. ISO copyright office Case postale 56. CH-1211 Geneva 20 Tel. + 41 22 749 01 11 Fax + 41 22 749 09 47 E-mail [email protected] Web www.iso.org Published in Switzerland @ ISO 2003 - All rights reserved ermittedwithoutlicense from IHS Not for Resale ISO 15142-3:2003(E) Contents Page Foreword. iv Introduction 1 Scope. 2 Normative references .. 3 Terms and definitions. 4 Classification and designation .. 5 Insertion/removal device requirements .. 2 6 Measurement of reamer diameter ... 7 Drive connections for insertion and removal of locking components. Annex A (normative) Hook connection element dimensions .. Annex B (informative) ANSI B1.1 parallel external threads.. Bibliography Copyrght International Organizaionforsandardizationrights reserved ili Not for Resale ISO 15142-3:2003(E) Foreword Iso (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (isO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IsO International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/lEc Directives, Part 2 The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. IsO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 15142-3 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 150, Implants for surgery, Subcommittee SC 5, Osteosynthesis and spinal devices. nailing systems: Part 1: Intramedullary nails —Part2:Locking components Part3:Connectiondevicesandreamerdiametermeasurements ional Organization for Standardization @ ISO 2003 - All rights reserved ISO 15142-3:2003(E) Introduction Intramedullary nailing is a method of fixation for temporary stabilization of long bones with reduced strength due to fractures or disease or both. Medical and engineering considerations influence the design of the different devices and the choice of a device for a particular clinical situation. stabilization. V Not for Resale aadizao No reproductic neworkingmitedwithout licenefrmH Not for Resale INTERNATIONALSTANDARD ISO 15142-3:2003(E) Implants for surgery Metal in