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BS 3531-5.3:1991

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Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment Specification for the dimensions of screws having hexagonal drive connection, spherical under-surfaces and asymmetrical thread

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Published date

08-30-1991

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Dimensions and tolerances for metal bone screws having spherical under-surface of the head, and shallow and deep asymmetrical threads.

Committee
CH/150/5
DevelopmentNote
Also numbered as ISO 5835 Supersedes BS 3531-5.3(1990) (07/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This International Standard specifies dimensions and tolerances for metal bone screws used in surgery, having hexagonal drive connection, spherical under-surface of the head, and shallow and deep asymmetrical threads.

NOTE1 The mechanical requirements for screws that are cited in this International Standard are specified in ISO6475.

NOTE2 The interrelationship of International Standards dealing with bone screws, bone plates and relevant tools is shown for information in AnnexB.

Standards Relationship
ISO 5835:1991 Identical

BS 3531-15:1992 Implants for osteosynthesis Specification for devices for the fixation of the ends of the femur in adults
BS 3531-23.3:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone plates Specification for holes corresponding to screws with asymmetrical thread and spherical undersurfaces
BS 3531-5.1:1997 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment Specification for keys for use with screws having heads with hexagon socket
BS 3531-5.6:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment Specification for the mechanical requirements and test methods for screws having asymmetrical thread and spherical undersurface
BS 3531-5.7:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment Specification for drill bits, taps and countersink cutters

ISO 9268:1988 Implants for surgery — Metal bone screws with conical under-surface of head — Dimensions
ISO 5836:1988 Implants for surgery Metal bone plates Holes corresponding to screws with asymmetrical thread and spherical under-surface
ISO 9714-1:2012 Orthopaedic drilling instruments — Part 1: Drill bits, taps and countersink cutters
ISO 9269:1988 Implants for surgery — Metal bone plates — Holes and slots corresponding to screws with conical under-surface
ISO 9585:1990 Implants for surgery — Determination of bending strength and stiffness of bone plates
BS 3531-5.6:1991 Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment Specification for the mechanical requirements and test methods for screws having asymmetrical thread and spherical undersurface
ISO 5835:1991 Implants for surgery Metal bone screws with hexagonal drive connection, spherical under-surface of head, asymmetrical thread Dimensions
BS 3531-5.1(1990) : 1990 IMPLANTS FOR OSTEOSYNTHESIS - BONE SCREWS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT - SPECIFICATION FOR KEYS FOR USE WITH SCREWS HAVING HEADS WITH HEXAGON SOCKET
BS 7254-1:1990 Orthopaedic implants Specification for marking, packaging and labelling
ISO 8319-2:1986 Orthopaedic instruments — Drive connections — Part 2: Screwdrivers for single slot head screws, screws with cruciate slot and cross-recessed head screws
ISO 8319-1:1996 Orthopaedic instruments — Drive connections — Part 1: Keys for use with screws with hexagon socket heads

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