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