External fixation tensioner
US8096998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tensioner for tensioning a wire/cable coupled to an external orthopedic device. The tensioner can include a housing, an outer sleeve movable relative to the housing, a movable tension actuator handle operable to move the outer sleeve relative to the housing, and a plurality of movable jaws supported in the outer sleeve. The jaws can move between an open position for receiving the wire/cable and a closed position for gripping the wire/cable when the tension actuator handle is operated.
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