Apparatus, system, and method for crimping a cable for bone fixation
US10179016B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for crimping a cable. The apparatus comprises a cannulated set screw, comprising a screw channel configured to receive the cable. The apparatus also comprises a cannulated receptacle, configured to receive the cannulated set screw and comprising a receptacle channel configured to receive the cable.
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