Every Patient is Unique

Each of the products that KLS Martin develops address the same goal, to restore the patient’s bone through uneventful healing after surgery.

Coughing, exercise, differences in an individuals health or bone quality create unique challenges in healing after the midline sternotomy.

Based on these variables, a single product solution may not offer the ideal solution for all patients.

The Wire Is Not The Problem

Wire fixation is universally accepted as the standard of care for a simple and effective fixation of the midline sternotomy in healthy patients with good bone quality.

In some patients, the sternum is not strong enough to resist wire pulling through the bone.

Reinforce the Sternum

The LSS solution reinforces wire fixation by adding stability to the sternal halves in patients with insufficient bone quality. The LSS solution augments wire fixation and reverses the notion that wires are the problem.

PEEK

The LSS plate is made of PEEK, a radiolucent polymer with excellent mechanical strength that acts similar to bone.

The PEEK material allows the plate to be easily contoured to the surface of the sternum. Drill-free screws are measured and placed, engaging and locking into the plate.

Plate Design

The grooves of the plate are designed to create an intimate fit with standard sternal wire. This design feature allows for the LSS plates to be secured in a static position by the wires in multiple loading modes.

Emergent Re-entry

LSS solution allows for the same standard technique as wire closure for re-entry, but ensures the sternal halves are in tact.