Cardiac protection device

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1995-05-12

1997-03-18

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

128888, 606 69, A61F 537, A61F 1300

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056113544

ABSTRACT:
A biocompatible protection device is disclosed to minimize the postoperative formation of adhesions between adjacent tissue such as between the heart and the sternum thereby facilitating cardiac revision surgeries. The device is substantially oblong in shape and has attachment means positioned along the periphery of the device. The device is preferably anchored to the sternum.

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