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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2008
Alain Meunier, Bordeaux, FR;
Karl Pierre Belliard, La Membrolle sur Longuenee, FR;
Richard Minfelde, Paris, FR;
Alain Meunier, Bordeaux, FR;
Karl Pierre Belliard, La Membrolle sur Longuenee, FR;
Richard Minfelde, Paris, FR;
Zimmer Spine, Bordeaux, FR;
Abstract
A fixing device to connect a bone to a linking member () is characterized in that it comprises; —a connecting part () to be connected to said linking member (), having an outer face; —a conformable elongate ligature () cooperating with said bone suitable for securing said connecting part to said bone; said ligature applying a portion of the outer surface of the connecting part against a portion of said bone; and—adjustable locking means () fastened to said connecting part () to maintain said ligature in a state which allows a controlled relative mobility between said bone and said connecting part ().