Patent ID: 9078644
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An assembly for securing a fractured or weakened bone within a patient's body comprising: a frame having at least one flexible member holder and defining an opening; a fastener configured to extend through the opening in the frame to secure the frame to the bone; and an adjustable flexible member construct disposed about the at least one flexible member holder to form an adjustable loop; wherein the adjustable flexible member construct includes an adjustable flexible member having first and second ends, a longitudinal passage portion, and first and second openings associated with the passage portion, wherein the first and second ends are passed through the first and second openings to form the adjustable loop, the adjustable loop including a summit positioned opposite of the passage portion; wherein the adjustable flexible member construct is configured to be positioned around the bone with the summit and the passage portion connected directly to the flexible member holder of the frame; wherein the frame includes a bone engaging surface and an opposed surface, the at least one flexible member holder extending from the opposed surface in a direction away from the bone engaging surface; wherein the at least one flexible member holder has a perimeter surface for engaging the passage portion and the summit, and the perimeter surface of the at least one flexible member holder is free of holes.