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An innovative approach for sternal closure.

Lawrence Scott Levin1, Archibald S Miller, Aakash H Gajjar

  • 1Penn Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4283, USA.

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A new Sternal Talon device offers a safe and effective alternative for sternum closure in high-risk cardiac surgery patients, showing no infections or nonunions in initial trials.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Medical Device Innovation

Background:

  • Midline sternotomy is standard for cardiac surgery access.
  • Conventional steel wire sternal closure is associated with infection and nonunion complications.
  • An alternative sternal closure technique is needed for high-risk patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Sternal Talon device for sternal closure.
  • To assess the Sternal Talon as an alternative to traditional wire closure methods.

Main Methods:

  • The Sternal Talon, a titanium closure device, was used in 42 high-risk patients.
  • The device encircles the sternum, distributing closure strength.
  • Initial placements were conducted at eight institutions.

Main Results:

  • No wound infections, dehiscence, or nonunions were observed in patients receiving the Sternal Talon.
  • No patients required a return to the operating room for sternal closure issues.
  • Three device-unrelated postoperative deaths occurred.

Conclusions:

  • The Sternal Talon device demonstrates safety and efficacy for sternum closure in high-risk patients.
  • It presents a viable alternative to conventional wire closure.
  • Further studies are needed to confirm long-term stability and union rates.