Cut rib protector

Details Cut rib protector Cut rib protector

1994-08-04

1995-12-12

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Wound shields

606 69, A61F 1300

Patent

active

054740940

ABSTRACT:
A rib protector slips over the cut ends of ribs to protect a person working in the thoracic cavity. In an autopsy or the like wherein the front of the rib cage has been cut away to provide access to the thoracic cavity, the cut ends of the ribs are rough and splintery. The rib protector is tough and thick enough that splinters will not pass through the protector. The protector encases the ends of all the cut ribs, one protector being on each side of the rib cage. Adhesive, natural clamping of the protector, or the like can hold the protector in place. The protector may be made in any size, and will be easily cut for final adjustment of the size.

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patent: 4583541 (1986-04-01), Barry
patent: 5094233 (1992-03-01), Brennan
patent: 5133718 (1992-07-01), Mao
patent: 5139498 (1992-08-01), Astudillo

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