Apparatus, system, and method for securing a tensioned cable through or around bone
US10349996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for crimping a cable, the apparatus including a crimp body, an elongate shaft, a neck coupling and interposed between the crimp body and the elongate shaft, and a central passage extending through the crimp body, neck, and elongate shaft. The cross-sectional dimension of the central passage is at least large enough to receive the cable.
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