Sternal reconstruction system
AssigneeDePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
InventorsThomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels
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Abstract
A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum includes at least one flexible cable with a fused end fitting, at least one parallel fitting piece and at least one ferrule. Optionally, the system includes at least one cannulated screw. Circumferential or parasternal fixation may be brought about by use of the sternal reconstruction system. Also provided is a method for sternal reconstruction utilizing the sternal reconstruction system. Also provided is a kit for sternal reconstruction.
Claims33
A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum comprising:
- a flexible cable having first and second ends;
- a fused end fitting member;
- a parallel fitting piece;
- and
- a ferrule,
- wherein the first end of the cable comprises a fused end fitting member.
A method for sternal reconstruction, comprising the steps of:
- passing a flexible cable having a first and a second end through one channel of a parallel fitting piece having two channels;
- wrapping the flexible cable around the sternum;
- passing the flexible cable through the second channel of the parallel fitting piece;
- tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension;
- and
- securing the tensioned cable,
- wherein the first end of the flexible cable comprises a fused end fitting member, and is designed to mate with an end surface of the parallel fitting piece.
A method for sternal reconstruction, comprising the steps of:
- attaching at least one cannulated screw into the sternum;
- feeding a flexible cable having first and second ends through the lumen of the at least one cannulated screw;
- passing the flexible cable through one channel of a parallel fitting piece having two channels;
- wrapping the flexible cable around the sternum;
- passing the flexible cable through the second channel of the parallel fitting piece;
- tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension;
- and
- securing the tensioned cable,
- wherein the first end of the flexible cable comprises a fused end fitting member, and is designed to mate with an end surface of the parallel fitting piece.
A sternal reconstruction kit comprising:
- at least one flexible cable;
- at least one parallel fitting piece;
- and
- at least one ferrule,
- wherein the first end of the flexible cable comprises a fused end fitting member, and is designed to mate with an end surface of the parallel fitting piece.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.