Sternum closure buckle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5330489
SERIAL NO

07959164

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A strap assembly to be looped about split portions of human tissue to retain the split portions in adjacent contacting relation to promote healing thereof is provided. The strap assembly includes a flexible strap member and a buckle member to secure the strap member. The buckle member includes a base member having an opening extending therethrough for reception of the strap member and a clip member pivotally mounted to the base member for engaging the strap member. The clip member is adapted to pivot from an open position to allow for reception of the strap member through the opening and a closed position wherein the strap is engaged by and wedged between a forward edge of the clip member and the base member to secure the strap member around the split portions of tissue.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION150 GLOVER AVENUE NORWALK CONNECTICUT 06856 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alesi, Jr Thomas W New Fairfield, CT 21 28568
Bolanos, Henry East Norwalk, CT 128 117641
Green, David T Westport, CT 256 200310

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