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Device for fixing an elongate element in a retaining structure

US9554837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36References

17Claims

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Assignee

MEDARTIS AG · CH

Inventors

Jürgen Schonhardt · Rheinfelden (Baden), DE
Thomas Tribelhorn · Rünenberg, CH
Hermann Zeuner · Glückstadt, DE
Joanna Norström · Basel, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 18, 2014
Grant date	Jan 31, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/868
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixation device is used to fix an elongate element, in particular a wire, in an opening of a retaining structure, in particular of an implant plate. The fixation device has a main body. The main body is provided with a bore for receiving the elongate element. The main body is radially deformable in a clamp area, such that the diameter of the bore can be reduced. The main body has an outer contour which is designed in such a way that, when the fixation device is inserted into the opening of the retaining structure, the clamp area is deformed such that the elongate element is clamped securely in the bore.

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