Sternum closure device
CA 1280328 C · Owner: Deknatel Technology Corporation · Inventors: Vasconcellos, Alfred V.; Sutherland, Lloyd A.
Overview
Its claims, description and drawings are in the Canadian Patents Database.
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Abstract, A sternum closure device for closing the sternum of a patient is disclosed comprising a head portion, tail portion and flexible spine portion. The head portion includes a locking means to prevent backward movement of the spine portion once it is received and engaged in the head portion.
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Why it's free to use
- Granted February 19, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 19, 2008.
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