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Systems and methods for sternum repair

US8460295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2010
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/06166
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together.

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