WHAT IF A SIMPLE ADDITION TO THE CLASSIC METHOD OF STERNUM CLOSURE COULD DRAMATICALLY REDUCE ASSOCIATED RISKS?
The AcuTie® Sternum Closure System's revolutionary design encompasses the simplicity of standard wire cerclage while providing increased compression and stability in multiple planes. This has been shown to reduce healing time and facilitate early return to mobility. [1]
Today's Solution
There are many other closure systems available on the market today, however, the AcuTie is progressively different. It allows surgeons to incorporate their current technique while adding significant strength and stability to sternum closure.
INCREASES CLOSURE STRENGTH & STABILITY
Incorporating a low profile small stainless steel AcuTie plate with a traditional wire technique significantly increases sternal stability. The plate's crimping feature eliminates fatigue and breakages caused by twisting and bending the wire, while the cleats stabilize the sternum and distribute the load onto the feet of the plate, reducing wire and sternum movement.
DISTRIBUTES LOAD, REDUCING RISK OF TEAR THROUGH AND DEHISCENCE
Stabilizing sternotomies has been shown to improve healing and reduce these complications. The AcuTie plate was designed with these risks and complications in mind.
ADJUSTABLE, ACCURATE, & REPEATABLE WIRE TENSIONING
The AcuTie® tensioner's unique, patent pending design gives accurate control in wire tightening, eliminating much of the variation in hand tightening. The visual readout from two tension indicators can be used to promote repeatable and accurate sternal closure in conjunction with tactile feedback.
QUICK & EASY INSTALLATION & RE-ENTRY
• No measuring required
• No plate bending or cutting
• No drilling
• No need for extra dissection
• Minimal instrumentation required
• Uses standard sternotomy wire, USP #5-7
general indications
The AcuTie® Sternal Fixation System is intended for use in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall, including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures.
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