TISSUE FIXATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A medical device for securing a fastener to an elongate member, comprising:
- a handle;
a tubular member including first and second ends and defining a longitudinal passage along a central longitudinal axis, wherein the first end is slidably disposed in the handle;
a tensioning mechanism disposed on the handle for tensioning the elongate member; and
a crimp mechanism disposed in the first end on the tubular member for crimping the fastener about the elongate member.
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Abstract
A tissue fixation system is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue. A fastener connected with an elongate fastening member, such as a cable, wire, suture, rod, or tube, is moved through a passage between opposite sides of tissue. A medical device is used to secure the fastener to the elongate fastening member. The medical device includes a tensioning mechanism for tensioning the elongate fastening member. As crimping mechanism is used to secure the fastener to the elongated member, where a cutting mechanism cut the excess portion of the elongated member.
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1. A medical device for securing a fastener to an elongate member, comprising:
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a handle; a tubular member including first and second ends and defining a longitudinal passage along a central longitudinal axis, wherein the first end is slidably disposed in the handle; a tensioning mechanism disposed on the handle for tensioning the elongate member; and a crimp mechanism disposed in the first end on the tubular member for crimping the fastener about the elongate member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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