Sternal reconstruction system
US9295507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/915
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible cable for sternal reconstruction, the cable including first and second ends, the first end of the cable including a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member including a flattened disk-like head. Also provided are methods for sternal reconstruction including wrapping a flexible cable having first and second ends around the sternum, tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension and securing the tensioned cable, wherein the first end of the cable includes a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member includes a flattened disk-like head.
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