Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
C606S071000, C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07033377
ABSTRACT:
A surgical device for capturing, positioning and aligning portions of a severed human sternum via positioning around the costal cartilage portion of each of a paired set of ribs located on opposite sides of the severed sternum while simultaneously contacting and substantially surrounding the anterior and posterior portions of the sternum comprising impermanently joined insertion and insertion guide attachment members, each of the members having first and second end portions, first and second side portions, a body portion, anterior and posterior surfaces, two crescent formed leg portions with angularly displaced foot portions, a plurality of sternum, rib and costal cartilage engagement surfaces and, a rotary lock member pivotally attached to the insertion guide member, and further comprising a capturing mechanism having angularly displaced teeth-like structures on a first side cooperating with reciprocating teeth like structures integrated on a first side of the insertion member to position, secure in place and operatively combine the insertion member, rotary lock and insertion guide members.
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Baxter Jessica R.
Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C.
Mavrek Medical, L.L.C.
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