An inflatable device for placement between the heart and sternum for safer re-do sternotomy

摘要

This invention relates to an implanting device between sternum (breast bone) and heart of an animal comprising of an inflatable pouch for safer re-do sternotomy by using the device adapted to cover the front of the heart and great vessels increases the distance between the heart and the sternum and offers some degree of protection to the heart at re-do sternotomy and decrease the risk of cardiac injury during re-do sternotomy for cardiac re-operation.