Apparatus and method for stabilization of a cranial shunt

Details Apparatus and method for stabilization of a cranial shunt Apparatus and method for stabilization of a cranial shunt

1997-10-01

1999-06-29

Coggins, Wynn Wood

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

604174, 604175, A61M 532

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for stabilization of a shunt relative to a bone. The apparatus includes a body member and a plurality of attachment members forming a part of the body member. Each of the attachment members are operable to receive a bone screw so as to secure the body member to the bone. A plurality of movable fingers are movably attached to the body member. The plurality of movable fingers are adapted to engage and stabilize various size shunts relative to the bone.

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