System, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7255701
APP PUB NO 20040097942A1
SERIAL NO

10456598

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Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. A sequence for a method in accordance with various embodiments the invention includes providing a surgical cable clamp and an orthopedic surgical cable. Next, mounting a portion of the surgical cable to the surgical cable clamp. Next, applying a force to the portion of the surgical cable so that the surgical cable is restrained or secured relative to the surgical cable clamp with a first tension in the surgical cable. Then releasing the force on the extended portion of the surgical cable so that the surgical cable can be repositioned relative to the surgical cable clamp. Finally, applying another force to the extended portion of the surgical cable so that the surgical cable is again restrained or secured relative to the surgical cable clamp.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC150 MINUTEMAN ROAD ANDOVER MA 01810

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, C Wayne Southaven, MS 8 573
Jones, Jerry L Memphis, TN 21 617
Kelman, David C Collierville, TN 64 3415

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