MatrixSternum helps stabilize and secure the front part of the chest wall after procedures like open-heart surgery and chest surgery. DePuy Synthes designed the system to meet patients’ needs in the operating room with stronger locking strength and faster chest fixation. It also features thinner, low-profile plates as compared to competitive offerings.
The company said its fixation system aims to help meet demand for improved chest fixation techniques, promoting better healing, reducing complications and speeding up recovery.
MatrixSternum delivers three times greater locking strength compared to the market-leading product, DePuy Synthes said in a news release. It improved fixation of the sternum during the critical healing period after surgery. The system’s multi-hole screw guides allow for a more rapid and precise plate fixation process, significantly reducing procedure time.
Additionally, the system features 1.5mm low-profile plates. The company said it designed them to be more thin and highly contourable, making them less noticeable under the skin.
DePuy Synthes said it made the MatrixSternum system available nationwide with this launch. It provides surgeons a new option for cardiac procedures, supporting stabilization following major chest surgeries.
“We are committed to developing products that not only meet but exceed the specific needs of heart surgery patients and healthcare providers,” said Oray Boston worldwide president, DePuy Synthes Trauma, Extremities, Craniomaxillofacial, Animal Health and Sports. “The MatrixSternum fixation system is a new advancement for post-operative chest stabilization, with stronger, faster and thinner solutions that streamline the procedure and offer surgeons greater flexibility to meet patient needs.”
