Patent ID: 6302899
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient comprising:a first grommet adapted to be disposed in the first side, the first grommet having a top having a flange, the flange of the first grommet adapted to be seated on the top surface of the first side;a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side, said second grommet having a top having a flange, said flange of the second grommet adapted to be seated on the top surface of the second side, each grommet comprises a first portion having the top having the flange that is adapted to seat to the top surface of the respective side of the sternum and a second portion adapted to seat to the respective side of the bottom of the sternum, the second portion separate and independent from the first portion; anda first wire suture for insertion through the first and second grommet, the first wire suture extends through the first and second portions.