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Features & Benefits

The DePuy Synthes MatrixRIB™ Fixation System
- Used without removing periosteum to limit disruption of the blood supply to the bone1
- Drill bit with stop to prevent over-drilling
- Self-retaining screwdriver blades

Pre-contoured plates
- Plates are pre-contoured to fit an average rib shape, which minimizes intraoperative bending2,3,4,5
- Low profile, 1.5 mm thick plates
- Plates are colour coded to distinguish left and right designs
- Plates are etched on medial end to indicate the corresponding rib curvature

Intramedullary splints
- Intramedullary splints allow less invasive procedures5,6
- Three widths available (3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm)
- One screw needed to secure splint

Locking screws
- Locking design allows for stable fixation compared to non-locking screws7,8
- Self-drilling Locking Screw option does not require pre-drilling or tapping
- Screws work with self-retaining screwdriver blades

Sternal body plates
- Plates are shaped for sternal osteotomies and fractures7,8
- 2.8 mm thickness for higher loads on sternal body7,8

Universal/straight plates
- A universal plate with 8 holes is available for smaller fracture areas and osteotomies
- Straight plates with 24 or 30 holes are available for complex or custom bends

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO)
- MIPO instruments offer additional approach options that are less invasive than the original MatrixRIB Fixation System. These instruments overcome various access challenges by extending their reach without increasing incision size.9
References
1. M. E. Müller, M. Allgöwer, R. Schneider, and H. Willenegger. Manual of Internal Fixation, 3rd Edition. Berlin: Springer-Verlag. 1991.
2. Design Validation (0000051142 page 1)
3. Mechanical Test Report (MT08-481 - 0000095555 pages 20)
4. Bottlang Michael., Long William .B., Phelan Daniel., Fielder Drew., Madey Steven. M., Surgical Stablization of frail chest injuries with MatrixRib implants: A prospective observational study. Injury, Int. J.Care Injured. 2012; 1- 7.
5. Bottlang M., Walleser S., Noll M., et al. Biomechanical rational and evaluation of an implant system for rib fracture fixation. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg. 2010; 36: 417-426.
6. Mechanical Test Report (MT08-481 - 0000095554 page 8)
7. Design Verification and Validation Report (00000895551 pages 4-5)
8. Mechanical Testing Rationale (0000232912 page 2)
9. Bemelman Michael, MD, Ball van Mark, MD, PhD. Yuan Zhang Jian, MD, Leenen Luke MD, PhD , The role of minimally invasive Plate Osteosynthesis in Rib Fixation: A Review. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 49: 1– 8.
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