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US 2023/0404632 A1Published application
Band Tensioning System
AssigneeK2M, Inc.
InventorLarry McClintock
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Abstract
A band tensioner includes a shank, a head, and a tensioning mechanism disposed within the head. The shank is configured to secure the band tensioner to a first bony element and the head is secured to an end of the shank. The tensioning mechanism is configured to lengthen and shorten a flexible implant relative to the head of the band tensioner.
Claims1
A band tensioner comprising:
- a shank configured to secure the band tensioner to a first bony element;
- a head secured to an end of the shank;
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- a tensioning mechanism disposed within the head and configured to lengthen and shorten a flexible implant relative to the head of the band tensioner, the tensioning mechanism including a band shaft and a drive gear,
- wherein the tensioning mechanism includes a retainer that is received within the head and engaged with the band shaft and the drive gear such that the retainer receives the drive gear to secure the band shaft and the drive gear within the head.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.