Sternum closure buckle

Details Sternum closure buckle Sternum closure buckle

1992-10-09

1994-07-19

Graysay, Tamara L.

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

606213, 24170, A61B 1708

Patent

active

053304896

ABSTRACT:
A strap assembly to be looped about split portions of human tissue to retain the split portions in adjacent contacting relation to promote healing thereof is provided. The strap assembly includes a flexible strap member and a buckle member to secure the strap member. The buckle member includes a base member having an opening extending therethrough for reception of the strap member and a clip member pivotally mounted to the base member for engaging the strap member. The clip member is adapted to pivot from an open position to allow for reception of the strap member through the opening and a closed position wherein the strap is engaged by and wedged between a forward edge of the clip member and the base member to secure the strap member around the split portions of tissue.

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