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Pilling-Wolvek Sternal Approximation And Fixation System Locking Plates: 8 plates per package (10 packages per box). Non-Sterile
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Packaging 80 / EA

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Pilling-Wolvek Sternal Approximation And Fixation System Locking Plates: 8 plates per package (10 packages per box). Non-Sterile

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• Sternal Closure / Locking Plates
• Locking Plates

• The Wolvek system with its unique suture locking device affords positive, secure sternal approximation and elimination of the problems associated with twisted wire. Only the following sternal sutures and needles should be used with locking plates. Deknatel® Product No. 29-7271M4. Ethicon Product No. M650. The suture wire supplied by these manufacturers is made from type 316L stainless steel as are the locking plates. Suture wire of unknown origin or the locking plates. Suture wire of unknown origin or type may not be metallurgically compatible with the locking plates.
• Low Profile Stainless Steel Locking Plate:
• Eliminates need for twisting wire.
• More secure closure, at least twice the tensile strength of twisted wire.
• Greater patient comfort.
• Eliminates chance of wire breakage associated with twisting action.
• Less chance of skin perforation.
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Ref: MC-008133

Resources

Pilling® CVT Instruments Catalog
Pilling® CVT Retractors