Abstract: A crimp tube crimping system including a crimping tool having: a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a first handle and the distal end comprising a first jaw, a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end comprising a second handle and the distal end comprising a second jaw, the second arm hingedly connected to the first arm, a first straight, flat crimping member integral with the first jaw of the first arm, the first crimping member having a first inner surface width, and a second straight, flat crimping member integral with the second jaw of the second arm, the second crimping member having a second inner surface width, the first and second straight, flat crimping members defining a gap therebetween when the first and second handles close and the crimping tool is in a fully closed position about the crimp tube, the first and second inner surface widths limiting further deformation of the crimp tube, the flat crimping members preventing cutti

Abstract: A cranial cruciate ligament stabilization system comprises of a surgical tensioning device that applies accurate and precise tension to the suture, a surgical implant crimp clamp when crimped secures the suture and a crimping device that accurately and precisely crimps the surgical crimp clamp. The tensioning device is placed over the suture once the crimp clamps are positioned. The surgeon than squeezes the handle that will in turn open the distal tips., therefore, applying tension to the suture. The tensioning device, having a ratcheting mechanism, allows for the surgeon to test for the appropriate tension through out the tensioning process. Once the desired tension is achieved the surgeon will crimp the primary or center crimp clamp, which is already in place, using the crimping device. The crimp clamp has physical and mechanical properties that ensures that it can be crimped simply and hold it's deformed state once it is crimped. The crimping device has specific geometry within each of its jaws.

Abstract: A cranial cruciate ligament stabilization system comprises of a surgical tensioning device that applies accurate and precise tension to the suture, a surgical implant crimp clamp when crimped secures the suture and a crimping device that accurately and precisely crimps the surgical crimp clamp. The tensioning device is placed over the suture once the crimp clamps are positioned. The surgeon than squeezes the handle that will in turn open the distal tips, therefore, applying tension to the suture. The tensioning device, having a ratcheting mechanism, allows for the surgeon to test for the appropriate tension through out the tensioning process. Once the desired tension is achieved the surgeon will crimp the primary or center crimp clamp, which is already in place, using the crimping device. The crimp clamp has physical and mechanical properties that ensures that it can be crimped simply and hold it's deformed state once it is crimped. The crimping device has specific geometry within each of its jaws.