| 20090118774 | Sternal Closure Device with Ratchet Closure Mechanism - A sternal closure device includes an insertion member, a receiving member and a lock assembly. The insertion member includes a first series of laterally disposed teeth-like projections along a first side of the insertion member and the lock assembly includes a spring that is configured to engage the first series of laterally disposed teeth-like projections of the insertion member. The lock assembly is removably secured to a first side of the receiving member. | 05-07-2009 |
