Sternum closure device

Details Sternum closure device Sternum closure device

1987-05-07

1989-02-07

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128334R, A61B 1708, A61B 1714

Patent

active

048024775

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for securing a sternum in closed position comprising a plurality of fastening clamps which are spaced apart along an incision. Each of the fastening clamps is anchored to the sternum on both sides of the incision and has a lower section which is beneath the sternum and an upper section on the upper side of the sternum. A flexible saw is provided beneath the sternum, between the lower sections of the fastening clamps and the lower side of the sternum. The saw extends approximately along the line of the incision, and the sternum is reopened by grasping the ends of the flexible saw and causing it to reciprocate, thus opening the sternum quickly and minimizing morbidity.

REFERENCES:
patent: 184804 (1876-11-01), Stohlmann
patent: 2342695 (1944-02-01), Rinaldy
patent: 4279248 (1981-07-01), Gabbay

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