Deployable anchor for bone fixation
US10213240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/8655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein is a deployable anchor that includes a head positionable within or entirely through an interior portion of a bone. While positioned within or entirely through the interior portion of the bone, the head is deployable to frictionally engage the bone and fixate the head relative to the bone. The anchor also includes a cable that is coupled to the head. The cable is configured to be tensioned to a measurable and adjustable tension.
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