Patent ID: 8523860
Filing Date: 2013-09-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A sternum reinforcing device for reinforcing a sternum after a sternotomy or a sternal fracture, said device comprising: a plurality of elongated members forming a sternum reinforcing group designed to extend on a surface portion along a longitudinal lateral edge of a sternum and to be fixed to said sternum, wherein the elongated members of the plurality of elongated members is are each provided with a first connection part and a second connection parts; said first and second connection parts being in the form of arms, wherein a first one of the arms extends in a first direction with respect to a central portion and a second one of the arms extends in a second direction with respect to said central portion, the second direction being opposite to the first direction; said first connection part of a first of said plurality of elongated members being joined with a second connection part of a preceding elongated member of the reinforcing group along the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; said second connection part of said first elongated member being joined with a first connection part of a following elongated member of the reinforcing group along the same longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum; said plurality of elongated members each being further provided with a projecting portion designed and sized to be fitted in an intercostal space adjacent to the longitudinal lateral edge of the sternum.