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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2001
James P. Hearn, Claymont, DE (US);
John H. Manthorp, Downington, PA (US);
Sean H. Kerr, Collegeville, PA (US);
James P. Hearn, Claymont, DE (US);
John H. Manthorp, Downington, PA (US);
Sean H. Kerr, Collegeville, PA (US);
Synthes (U.S.A.), West Chester, PA (US);
Abstract
The disclosed cranial flap clamp includes first and second clamping members and an extension member. A portion of the first member is positionable against inferior surfaces of a bone flap and skull and a portion of the second member is positionable against superior surfaces of the flap and skull. The extension member extends from the first member and fits between the flap and skull. The second member has a through opening for receiving the extension member. Movement of either of the clamping members urges the inner surface of the first member against the inferior surfaces of the flap and skull and urges the inner surface of the second member against the superior surfaces of the flap and skull. A stop provided by mechanical deformation of the extension member at any location along its length secures the clamp.