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Deployable anchor for bone fixation

US10213240B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2016
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2037

Classification

  • 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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