Sternum closure device and pincers for mounting staples
First Claim
1. A sternum closure device for securing two parts of a severed sternum having an external and internal side, said device comprising:
- a. an anvil positioned on said internal side of said severed sternum, said anvil being used for forming the staples, b. a bracket situated on said external side of said severed sternum, c. an instrument for forming openings in said severed sternum, and d. a mechanism for feeding and mounting said staples.
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Abstract
A sternum closure device for securing parts of severed sternum, such as a human sternum following surgery. The device includes an anvil, capable of forming staples, a bracket positioned, opposite the anvil, an instrument for creating openings in the sternum a clamping mechanism and a mechanism for feeding, mounting and applying the staples. The bracket is joined with the anvil through a displacement mechanism. The instrument for forming opening is designed as a bit brace having a reducing gear and two chucks, to enable concurrent drilling of openings in both severed parts of the severed sternum. The mechanism for feeding and mounting the staples comprises a ribbed bed, a cartridge containing staples and an instrument for mounting the staples. The clamping means enables drilling of openings in both severed parts of sternum, and feeding and mount the stables. Specially designed pincers are also provided for mounting the staples and other special staples.
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62 Claims
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1. A sternum closure device for securing two parts of a severed sternum having an external and internal side, said device comprising:
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a. an anvil positioned on said internal side of said severed sternum, said anvil being used for forming the staples, b. a bracket situated on said external side of said severed sternum, c. an instrument for forming openings in said severed sternum, and d. a mechanism for feeding and mounting said staples. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 62)
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36. A pincer for mounting staples, said pincer comprising:
- a plurality of handles, each of said handles having a first end extending into a lever, and a second end in the shape of a jaw, the two handles are joined together by an axle at the second end, and a spring mechanisms holds the two levers together.
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37. A specially designed staple, said staple comprising:
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a plurality of legs, each of said legs having a threaded part, a holder having two openings, said openings providing entry points for installing the legs, and a spring attached to the holder and being fastened by a nut.
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38. A sternum closure device for securing two parts of a severed sternum having an external and internal side, said device comprising:
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an anvil positioned on said internal side of said severed sternum, said anvil being used for forming the staples, a bracket situated on said external side of said severed sternum, and a clamping mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61)
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