Trochanteric reattachment cerclage device
US5797916A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/74
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone fixation device is provided that includes a retaining member fabricated from a biocompatible material. First and second biocompatible cables are permanently secured at one end to respective first and second sides of the retaining member. A cable crimp is used to bind the free portions of the first and second cables. Cable guides on the retaining member establish an alignment angle for the cables with respect to the longitudinal axis of the retaining member. The retaining member can include gripping members.
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