Clinical trial NCT00638014 - References

Mediastinitis — Rapid Sternal Closure System (TALON)

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A Randomized, Controlled, Phase 4 Study of Sternal Plating (Rapid Sternal Closure System, KLS Martin L.P.) in Cardiac Surgical Subjects at Higher Risk for Sternal Wound Complications.

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