Sternal reconstruction system

A - Human Necessities – 61 – B

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A61B 17/82 (2006.01) A61B 17/84 (2006.01)

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CA 2611525

A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum includes at least one flexible cable (1) with a fused end fitting (2') which may be crimped to one end of the cable, at least one parallel fitting piece (5') with two channels (8', 9') and at least one ferrule (9). 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. The end of the cable without the end fitting may be passed through one of the channels, around the sternum, and then through the other channel, with the ferrule subsequently being crimped onto it.

Système de reconstruction sternale selon l'invention permettant de renforcer des parties d'un sternum et comprenant au moins un câble flexible (1) avec un dispositif d'extrémité fusionné (2') qui peut être serti sur l'une des extrémités du câble, au moins une pièce d'installation parallèle (5') avec deux canaux (8', 9') et au moins une virole (9). En option, le système comprend au moins une vis cannelée. Une fixation circonférentielle ou parasternale peut être réalisée par l'utilisation du système de reconstruction sternale. Une méthode de reconstruction sternale utilisant le système de reconstruction sternale est également proposée, ainsi qu'un kit de reconstruction sternale. L'extrémité du câble sans le dispositif d'extrémité peut être passée à travers l'un des canaux, autour du sternum, puis à travers l'autre canal, la virole étant sertie dessus ultérieurement.

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