STERNAL CLOSURE CERCLAGE, PLATE IMPLANT AND INSTRUMENTATION
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Abstract
A closure system may secure a first bone portion to a second bone portion. The closure system may include a bracket, a band and a tensioning device. The bracket may include a first portion adapted to engage the first bone portion and a second portion adapted to engage the second bone portion. The band may engage the bracket and may be adapted to be looped around the first and second bone portions. The tensioning device may include a body and a threaded member. The threaded member may be received in the body and may engage the band such that rotation of the threaded member relative to the body moves a first end of the band relative to a second end of the band.
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21 Claims
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2. A closure system for securing a first bone portion to a second bone portion, the closure system comprising:
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a bracket including a first bracket portion configured to engage the first bone portion and a second bracket portion configured to engage the second bone portion; a cerclage engaging the bracket and configured to be looped around the first and second bone portions; an outer member covering at least a portion of the cerclage; and a tensioning device configured to engage the cerclage to move a first end of the cerclage relative to a second end of the cerclage. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)
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13. A closure system for securing a first bone portion to a second bone portion, the closure system comprising:
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a bracket configured to engage at least one of the first and second bone portions; a cerclage engaging the bracket and configured to be looped around the first and second bone portions; an outer member covering at least a portion of the cerclage; and a tensioning device configured to tension the cerclage relative to the first and second bone portions. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A closure system for securing a first bone portion to a second bone portion, the closure system comprising:
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a bracket configured to engage at least one of the first and second bone portions; a cerclage engaging the bracket and configured to be looped around the first and second bone portions; an outer member formed over at least a portion of the cerclage; and a tensioning device configured to tension the cerclage relative to the first and second bone portions. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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