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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jun. 11, 2013
Depuy Synthes Products, Llc, Raynham, MA (US);
Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca, Montevideo, UY;
DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC., Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
A device for treating a bone comprises a cable block including a first lumen extending from a first proximal opening in a proximal face of the cable block to a first distal opening in a distal face thereof, the first lumen being configured to receive a cerclage cable including an enlarged end. The cable block further includes a second lumen extending from a second proximal opening in the proximal face to a second distal opening in the distal face and being configured to receive a portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethrough. The cable block includes a slot connecting distal portions of the first and second lumens and being at least as large as the second lumen in combination with a crimpable locking member including a channel configured to receive the portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end.
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