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SYSTEM FOR TENSIONING A SURGICAL WIRE

  • US 20110112537A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2010
  • Published: 05/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for tensioning a surgical wire, comprising:

  • a frame including a distal end portion;

    a drive assembly connected to the frame and defining an axis of travel; and

    a carriage including opposing anchor sites configured to provide attachment of opposing end regions of a surgical wire extending to the anchor sites from the distal end portion of the frame, the carriage being connected to the drive assembly such that operation of the drive assembly drives the carriage away from the distal end portion of the frame, thereby providing an ability to apply tension to both end regions of the wire,wherein the carriage is pivotable about an axis transverse to the axis of travel such that the tension applied to the end regions of the wire is balanced dynamically.

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