Sternal stabilization device

Details Sternal stabilization device Sternal stabilization device

1984-05-07

1986-04-22

Peshock, Robert

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 92R, 128 92D, A61B 1708

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045835411

ABSTRACT:
In a sternal closure device an elongated substantially strap-like member provided with a flat back surface flatly overlies the anterior surface of a severed sternum. The forward surface of the member is convex and longitudinally grooved for nesting the tied or twisted end portions of suture wires extending across the posterior of the sternum and projecting forwardly through cooperating pairs of holes formed in the member on opposing sides of the groove.

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patent: 3983878 (1976-10-01), Kawchitch
patent: 4364382 (1982-12-01), Mennen
patent: 4503848 (1985-03-01), Caspar et al.
patent: 4512346 (1985-04-01), Lemole

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