STERNUM-NAHTKLAMMER UND GERÄT ZUM POSITIONIEREN UND ANZIEHEN DER KLAMMER

摘要

A sternum suturing staple, comprising a central body (1) having at least two externally threaded portions (2, 2') with opposite threads and at least two side members (6, 6') each having a threaded part (5, 5') adapted to be coupled with one of the threaded parts of the central body and a jaw (8, 8') adapted to be positioned laterally to a sternum, previously subjected to a medial incision, and wherein the jaws are adapted to cooperatively tighten the sternum so as to suture it. It is also described an apparatus adapted to position and tighten said staple.