The Sternalink is an interlocking plate system designed to achieve compression across the sternotomy after open heart surgery. Two opposing ‘claws’ are seated in the intercostal spaces and instrumentation is used to engage the two components whilst reducing and compressing the sternotomy.
Description:
The sternalink implant combines contemporary philosophy for bone fixation and absolute simplicity in design to give the patient fast return to daily activities and the surgeon confidence in closing sternotomies. Utilizing the essential principles of bone fixation, the Claw implant system creates compression across the sternotomy to create the ultimate in stability and proximity of the bone interfaces. The instrumentation and implant design allow for efficiency of surgical workflow and fixation within minutes.
Claw
Overview:
The Claw is an interlocking plate system designed to achieve compression across the sternotomy (Manubrium) after open heart surgery. Two opposing ‘claws’ are seated in the intercostal spaces and instrumentation is used to engage the two components whilst reducing and compressing the sternotomy.
Description:
The Claw is utilises the underlying philosophy of the Sternalink range and has been specifically designed for closure of the manubrium. Carefully contoured for maximum patient comfort, the Claw allows for maximum stability of the manubrium whilst respecting the patient morphology. The instrumentation allows for compression across the sternotomy to optimise healing of the bone and stability of the shoulder girdle for fast patient recovery.
