Surgical fastener device for use in bone fracture fixation
US5741259A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fastener for use in bone fracture fixation comprises a top block portion having a bore extending therethrough and adapted to receive surgical cable, and a protrusion extending from an underside of the top block portion and centrally of the top block portion, and adapted for insertion into a compression plate recess which prevents sliding of the fastener along the bone during tightening of the cable around the bone fracture area.
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