USPTO granted patent US12594106B1 for a cable passer device used in orthopedic surgery for fixing bone fractures. The invention comprises a handle, an extending arm, and a slot tube with multiple channels that allows surgeons to pass cerclage cables simultaneously, improving efficiency during fracture repair procedures.

Medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers performing orthopedic fracture repair may benefit from understanding this patented technology. While patent grants do not create immediate compliance obligations, competitors developing similar cable passer devices should review the patent claims to avoid infringement. The patent's 7 claims establish IP protection for the specific structural configuration of the multi-channel slot tube design.