US5772663A — Surgical device for banding bone with cable

Claim 1

Independent Claim 97 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; and a fastener including a cable channel on an exterior surface pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said cable end being threaded within said cable channel, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a non-differentiated point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 97 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; and a fastener including a cable channel on an exterior surface pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said cable end being threaded within said cable channel, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a non-differentiated point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 67 words

A method of manufacturing the cable strap of claim 1 for banding a bone, said method comprising the steps of: providing the length of flexible cable having opposite ends; providing the fastener being configured to secure said cable at another non-differentiated point along its length to form the band and attaching the fastener to one of said cable ends by threading said cable around said cable channel.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 134 words

A method of manufacturing the cable strap of claim 1 for banding a bone, said method comprising the steps of: providing the length of flexible cable having opposite ends and a diameter; providing a ferrule having a malleable neck portion through which said flexible cable may be passed through and a head portion having a pair of annular flanges spaced by a distance substantially equal to the diameter of said flexible cable; providing a malleable cable sleeve having an opening configured to accept two cable portions; wrapping an end of the cable around the ferrule head portion and between the pair of annular flanges; positioning the cable sleeve around the cable and adjacent the ferrule; and crimping the cable sleeve in place adjacent the ferrule to thereby attach the ferrule to the cable end.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 58 words

A method for installing the cable strap of claim 1 around a bone, said method comprising the steps of: providing said cable strap; wrapping the cable strap around the bone; drawing the cable tight around the bone; and fastening the fastener to the cable at said point to thereby secure the cable strap in place around the bone.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 105 words

A surgical instrument kit having component parts capable of being used in combination to band a bone by passing the cable strap of claim 1 around the bone, tightening the cable around the bone, and fastening the cable in place about the bone, said kit comprising the combination of: a plurality of said cable straps, each of said straps being comprised of the cable and the fastener pre-affixed thereto; a cable passer for guiding the straps around the bone, said passer having an arcuate guiding member configured for insertion around the bone; and a cable tensioner configured to draw the cable tight around the bone.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 25 words

The surgical instrument kit of claim 5 further comprising a cable cutter for trimming any excess cable after the cable strap is fastened in place.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 28 words

The surgical instrument kit of claim 6 further comprising a crimper for fastening the fasteners around the cable to retain the cable strap in place around the bone.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 18 words

The surgical instrument kit of claim 7 wherein the crimper and cutter are combined into a single instrument.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 62 words

A method for tensioning the cable strap of claim 1 around a bone, said method comprising the steps of: threading the cable through a tensioner; clamping the cable to the tensioner; and screwing a tensioner handle with respect to a tensioner grip, said handle and grip being threaded together to thereby move the clamp away from the bone and tension the cable.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 132 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 132 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 157 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 157 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 181 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point along its length; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 181 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point along its length; and a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 193 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point alone its length; a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener; and a cable sleeve for securing said one cable end to said fastener.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 193 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point alone its length; a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener; and a cable sleeve for securing said one cable end to said fastener.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 220 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point along its length; a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener; and a cable sleeve for securing said one cable end to said fastener, said cable sleeve configured to surround two cable diameters, said cable sleeve being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure said cable diameters together.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 220 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having at least two ends spaced by a length; a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, said fastener being configured to be secured to said cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, said fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said ferrule including a hole through which said other cable end may be passed to thereby form the band of cable for encircling said bone, said ferrule being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure it to said cable at said another point along its length; a cable channel on said fastener, said one end cable end being positioned in said cable channel, said cable channel including a pair of spaced flanges, said one cable end being wrapped around said cable channel between said flanges and affixed so that said one cable end is securely pre-affixed to said fastener; and a cable sleeve for securing said one cable end to said fastener, said cable sleeve configured to surround two cable diameters, said cable sleeve being malleable so that it may be crimped to thereby secure said cable diameters together.

Claim 21

Independent Claim 143 words

A method for use with a cable strap for encircling a bone, the cable strap comprising a flexible cable having at least two ends spaced by a length for encircling the bone and a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, the fastener being configured to be secured to the cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, the fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said method comprising the steps of: providing a cable passer comprising a guide configured to guide the cable around the bone; inserting said cable passer around the bone; threading said cable through said guide and around said bone; and withdrawing the passer from around the bone and away from the cable without passing the passer of an and of the cable.

Claim 22

Independent Claim 143 words

A method for use with a cable strap for encircling a bone, the cable strap comprising a flexible cable having at least two ends spaced by a length for encircling the bone and a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, the fastener being configured to be secured to the cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, the fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said method comprising the steps of: providing a cable passer comprising a guide configured to guide the cable around the bone; inserting said cable passer around the bone; threading said cable through said guide and around said bone; and withdrawing the passer from around the bone and away from the cable without passing the passer of an and of the cable.

Claim 23

Independent Claim 215 words

A method for use with a cable strap for encircling a bone, the cable strap comprising a flexible cable having at least two ends spaced by a length for encircling the bone and a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, the fastener being configured to be secured to the cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, the fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said method for tensioning and affixing the cable strap around the bone and comprising the steps of: inserting a cable passer around the bone, said cable passer having a cable guide therein; passing said cable around said bone by threading said cable through said guide; retaining the ends of said cable; withdrawing the passer from around the bone without passing the passer over either end of the cable; attaching a cable tensioner to the cable by actuating a clamp on the tensioner, said tensioner having a nipple for engaging said fastener ad a spreader for moving the clamp away from the nipple; actuating the spreader to move the clamp away from the fastener and tighten the cable around the bone; and fastening said fastener to the cable to prevent the cable from loosening.

Claim 24

Independent Claim 215 words

A method for use with a cable strap for encircling a bone, the cable strap comprising a flexible cable having at least two ends spaced by a length for encircling the bone and a fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends, the fastener being configured to be secured to the cable at a point along the cable length to thereby form a band about the bone, the fastener including a ferrule through which said cable is passed to form said band, said method for tensioning and affixing the cable strap around the bone and comprising the steps of: inserting a cable passer around the bone, said cable passer having a cable guide therein; passing said cable around said bone by threading said cable through said guide; retaining the ends of said cable; withdrawing the passer from around the bone without passing the passer over either end of the cable; attaching a cable tensioner to the cable by actuating a clamp on the tensioner, said tensioner having a nipple for engaging said fastener ad a spreader for moving the clamp away from the nipple; actuating the spreader to move the clamp away from the fastener and tighten the cable around the bone; and fastening said fastener to the cable to prevent the cable from loosening.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 119 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having a pair of opposite ends; and a fastener including a cable channel on an exterior surface for receiving one of the cable ends, said fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends by joining the cable to said fastener, said cable threaded within said channel, said fastener including a ferrule though which the other of said cable ends is threaded to thereby form a loop, said ferrule being malleable so that as said ferrule is crimped said fastener is thereby fixedly secured to said cable at a non-differentiated point along the cable length to thereby band the bone.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 119 words

A cable strap for banding a bone, said cable strap comprising: a flexible cable for encircling the bone, said cable having a pair of opposite ends; and a fastener including a cable channel on an exterior surface for receiving one of the cable ends, said fastener pre-affixed to one of the cable ends by joining the cable to said fastener, said cable threaded within said channel, said fastener including a ferrule though which the other of said cable ends is threaded to thereby form a loop, said ferrule being malleable so that as said ferrule is crimped said fastener is thereby fixedly secured to said cable at a non-differentiated point along the cable length to thereby band the bone.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 31 words

The cable strap of claim 17 wherein said ferrule comprises a cylinder having a longitudinal axis, said cable end being secured to said fastener at an angle to said longitudinal axis.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 24 words

The cable strap of claim 17 wherein said fastener includes a surface against which a tensioning tool may be placed for tensioning the cable.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 31 words

The cable strap of claim 17 wherein said fastener lies substantially outside of said loop and not in contact with said bone as said cable strap is fastened about said bone.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2001-06-29	2001-12-29	2002-06-30	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2005-06-29	2005-12-29	2006-06-30	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2009-06-29	2009-12-29	2010-06-30	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Surgical device for banding bone with cable

Abstract

Inventors

Bibliographic Details

Claims Analysis

References Cited (Backward Citations)

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Assigned Categories & Tags

Assign Category Tag