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Date of Patent
October 5, 2010
Patent Application Number
11745314
Date Filed
May 7, 2007
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Patent abstract
A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.
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