Apparatus, system, and method for crimping a cable for bone fixation
US10925654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a cannulated tool through which a cable is passable. The cannulated tool comprises a body. The cannulated tool also comprises a screw driving feature, rotatable relative to the body. The cannulated tool further comprises an anti-rotation feature, rotatable relative to the screw driving feature. The cannulated tool additionally comprises a cable tensioning feature, configured to tension the cable when passed through the cannulated tool.
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