Surgical repair device

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A - Human Necessities

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B

A61B 17/08 (2006.01) A61B 17/10 (2006.01) A61B 17/82 (2006.01) A61B 17/88 (2006.01) B65B 13/02 (2006.01) A61B 19/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2107148

ABSTRACT A surgical apparatus for tightening a strap loop to a predetermined tension about split tissue portions includes a frame, an advancing mechanism for tightening the strap loop, a linkage mechanism which severs excess strap material not used in securing the tissue portions together and a control mechanism for controlling operation of the apparatus. The advancing mechanism includes a tensioning lever and a gear mechanism. The gear mechanism includes a tensioning hub and a clutch which releases when the tension in the strap loop exceeds a predetermined value. The control mechanism includes a safety feature for preventing inadvertent activation of the linkage mechanism. A buckle and a method for use with the surgical apparatus is also disclosed. The invention is particularly contemplated for repair of the human sternum when the sternum has been split during surgical procedures.

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