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Patent Inventor Names
Troy D. Drewry0
Fred J. Molz, IV0
Michael C. Sherman0
Date of Patent
July 7, 2009
0Patent Application Number
114991450
Date Filed
August 4, 2006
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
An instrument for tensioning a flexible elongate member in a surgical procedure includes a tensioning mechanism engageable to a portion of the flexible elongate member and operable to apply a tensioning force to the elongate member. The instrument includes a distal end portion at a distal end of the tensioning mechanism that is adapted to allow orientation of the elongate member in a first direction for implantation and to allow the instrument to extend transversely to the implantation orientation during application of a tensioning force. The distal end portion can also include a receptacle to receive a structure at the surgical site to facilitate positioning of the distal end portion at the desired location.
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