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Sternum closure device

  • US 6,358,270 B1
  • Filed: 07/27/2000
  • Issued: 03/19/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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:

  • a. an anvil to be positioned on said internal side of said severed sternum, said anvil being used for forming the staples, b. a bracket to be 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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