Jeffrey A Duncan

US Patent:

60247592, Feb 15, 2000

Filed:

May 8, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/074969

Inventors:

Donald Nuss - Norfolk VA
Francois Beuse - Callahan FL
Kevin T. Stone - Jacksonville FL
Daniel Croitoru - Norfolk VA
Jeffrey David Gordon - Orange Park FL
Jeffrey A. Duncan - Jacksonville FL
Brian S. Schumacher - Jacksonville FL

Assignee:

Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. - Jacksonville FL

International Classification:

A61F 501

US Classification:

606237

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for performing pectus excavatum repair on a deformed sternum. The apparatus includes an elongated pectus bar having a first end and a second end. The elongated pectus bar provides a minimum bendable strength of about 65 in-lbs or a minimum material yield strength of 35. times. 10. sup. 6 psi or a minimum bendable stiffness of about 1000 lb-in. sup. 2. The elongated pectus bar is shaped into a convexly curved pectus bar. The convexly curved bar is passed under the deformed sternum with the convexity facing posteriorly. The elongated pectus bar is then rotated so that the convexity faces anteriorly such that the deformed sternum is raised into a desired position.