US4583541A
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Sternal stabilization device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-05-07
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Granted: 1986-04-22
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Expires: 2004-05-07
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph P. Barry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:39
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0466; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/82; A61B17/823; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/902; Y10S606/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A stabilizer for holding a severed sternum closed, comprising: an elongated rigid generally strap-like member having a generally flat back surface for longitudinally overlying the anterior surface of a severed sternum in transverse spanning relation, said member having a forward surface and having a recess therein intermediate its length and substantially medially its width, said member having longitudinally and transversely spaced-apart pairs of holes respectively extending through its front and back surfaces on opposing sides of the recess; and, a plurality of wires each to be extended intermediate its ends transversely across the sternum posterior and project at its respective end portions through a respective pair of said pairs of holes for tying or twisting the respective wire end portions together adjacent the front surface of said member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A stabilizer for holding a severed sternum closed, comprising: an elongated rigid generally strap-like member having a generally flat back surface for longitudinally overlying the anterior surface of a severed sternum in transverse spanning relation, said member having a forward surface and having a recess therein intermediate its length and substantially medially its width, said member having longitudinally and transversely spaced-apart pairs of holes respectively extending through its front and back surfaces on opposing sides of the recess; and, a plurality of wires each to be extended intermediate its ends transversely across the sternum posterior and project at its respective end portions through a respective pair of said pairs of holes for tying or twisting the respective wire end portions together adjacent the front surface of said member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The stabilizer according to claim 1 in which the front surface of said member is transversely convex and merges with the perimeter of the back surface to define a relatively thin edge when compared with the thickness of the member medially its width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The stabilizer according to claim 1 and further including: a layer of Silastic rubber surrounding said member.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-21 | 1989-10-21 | 1990-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-21 | 1993-10-21 | 1994-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-21 | 1997-10-21 | 1998-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |