Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. Various band tensioning devices, systems and methods are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2012
Date of Patent:
August 25, 2015
Assignee:
Figure 8 Surgical, Inc
Inventors:
William Thomas McClellan, John F. Krumme, Scott H. Heneveld
Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 10, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 10, 2015
Assignee:
Figure 8 Surgical, Inc.
Inventors:
William Thomas McClellan, John Fredrick Krumme, Scott Hyler Heneveld, Johnny T. Chang
Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of male and female components, such that a suture extends from a male component and is received by the female component. The suture may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together.
Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 22, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 11, 2013
Assignee:
Figure 8 Surgical, Inc.
Inventors:
William Thomas McClellan, John F. Krumme, Scott H. Heneveld, Johnny T. Chang
Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for sternum repair. A sternum repair device may include a central body, which may include a plurality of bands and buckles, such that a band extends from the central body and is received by a buckle component. The band may wrap around the sternum and the device may be tightened to keep the separate sternum pieces together. Various band tensioning devices, systems and methods are disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 18, 2012
Publication date:
December 20, 2012
Applicant:
FIGURE 8 SURGICAL, INC.
Inventors:
William Thomas McClellan, John F. Krumme, Scott H. Heneveld
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