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Studies have shown that rigid fixation when compared to wire closure provide:
Increased stability'
Greater strength
Reduced sternal separation
Zimmer Biomet has nearly two decades of clinical experience. Patients treated with SternaLock Blu experienced:
Improved Sternal healing
Fewer sternal complications
Enhanced recovery
All of these clinical benefits were achieved with cost savings.*
*Information presented is a summary of study results and should not be construed as a substitute for reviewing the actual study itself. All results are comparisons to wire closure. Please refer to the SternaLock Blu Randomised Multi-Center Study (2016) attached in the collaterals section.
Designed by cardiothoracic surgeons for primary sternal closure following median sternotomies for open-heart procedures.
The SternaLock Blu System applies the proven principles of locking rigid fixation to sternal closure and offers a rigid fixation alternative for mid-line sternotomies as well as a variety of minimally-invasive approaches including the mini-sternotomy and mini-thoracotomy.
Intended for use in the stabilisation and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall, including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion.
Instrumentation has been designed specifically for use with this system of implants.
The SternaLock Blu plates thinner and anatomical design help address the challenges associated with fixating a 90° sternal incision or rib osteotomy
The plates increase stability at the osteotomy site, while still allowing for minimally invasive access