Apparatus and method for stabilization of a cranial shunt
US5916200A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0687
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for stabilization of a shunt relative to a bone. The apparatus includes a body member and a plurality of attachment members forming a part of the body member. Each of the attachment members are operable to receive a bone screw so as to secure the body member to the bone. A plurality of movable fingers are movably attached to the body member. The plurality of movable fingers are adapted to engage and stabilize various size shunts relative to the bone.
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