This document provides information on the SternaLock Blu primary closure system for sternotomy procedures. It describes the double-sided plate designs and screw thread locking features. Graphs show that the SternaLock plate provides greater stiffness and strength compared to wire cerclage. The document also includes images and part numbers for the implants, blades, screws, instrumentation, and trays for the SternaLock Blu system.

1. SternaLock®
Blu
PRIMARY CLOSURE SYSTEM

2. DOUBLE-SIDED PLATE DESIGNS
PLATE AND SCREW THREAD LOCKING
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3. LOW PROFILE PLATES CANCELLOUS SCREW DESIGN
SternaLock
®
Blu

4. SternaLock
®
Blu
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Stiffness(N/m)
Lateral Distraction Longitudinal(R/C)Shear
SternaLock
Wire
Comparison of Wire and Plate Stiffness
Rigid Plate Fixation Results in Greater Stiffness
and Strength Compared to Wire Cerclage2
Mechanical Stability Supports Bone Healing1
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
YieldStrength(N)
Lateral Distraction Longitudinal (R/C)Shear
SternaLock
Wire
Comparison of Wire and Plate Yield Load

5. Primary Closure System
Surgical Technique
4.
5.
6. Insert screws into plate. Do not lock initial screw to avoid plate
1.
3.
2.

6. IMPLANTS
BLADES
SCREWS
SternaLock Blu
Part #
73-2408
73-2410
73-2412
73-2414
73-2416
73-2418
73-2420
Description
2.4mmx8mm
2.4mmx10mm
2.4mmx12mm
2.4mmx14mm
2.4mmx16mm
2.4mmx18mm
2.4mmx20mm
Self-Drilling Locking Screws
73-54XXFivePack
Part #
73-2708
73-2710
73-2712
73-2714
73-2716
73-2718
73-2720
Description
2.7mmx8mm
2.7mmx10mm
2.7mmx12mm
2.7mmx14mm
2.7mmx16mm
2.7mmx18mm
2.7mmx20mm 73-57XXFivePack
Emergency Screws
Items not to scale

7. INSTRUMENTATION
PrimaryClosureSystem
Forceps
ScrewLarge
Wide Forceps Forceps
Standard
Items not to scale

8. 2.0/2.4mmScrew Driver Handle
01-7600
Power Driver
50-1000
Power Driver Battery
50-1010

9. SternaLock BluInstrument Container
73-2306*
SternaLock BluImplant Tray
73-1300*
* Implantsandinstrumentationnot includedintheSternalock Blucontainer or thetray.

10. For more information on SternaLockTM
Blu, please contact us at:
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS
EUROPE
®
Blu are trademarks of Biomet.