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Sternum closure device having locking member

  • US 20060195101A1
  • Filed: 11/29/2005
  • Published: 08/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A sternum closure device for positioning between at least two corresponding rib pairs substantially surrounding a patients sternum, the sternum closure device comprising:

  • a sliding attachment structure including;

    a plurality of projection members with angularly disposed teeth-like structures inwardly positioned on the innermost edges of each the plurality of projection members; and

    first and second leg portions, each of the first and second leg portions including a sliding attachment structure associated integrated foot portion and a sliding attachment structure associated sternum engagement portion;

    a receiving attachment structure including;

    a securing aperture; and

    third and forth leg portions, each of the third and fourth leg portions including a receiving attachment structure associated integrated foot portion and a receiving attachment structure associated sternum engagement portion; and

    a generally bow-shaped locking member attached to the securing aperture of the receiving attachment structure and including a first distal end and a second distal end, each of the first distal end and the second distal end including angularly disposed teeth-like structures; and

    wherein the generally bow-shaped locking member is resiliently tensioned between the plurality of projection members such that the angularly disposed teeth-like structures of the generally bow-shaped locking member engage the angularly disposed teeth-like structures of the plurality of projection members.

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