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Flexible tie fastening system

US8323318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2009
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/842
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an instrument for tensioning a flexible tie (14) used for fastening an implant on a bony element of a patient by forming a first loop around the bony element. Said instrument comprises:

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