Clamp for wire closure of sternum.
A modification of the Kocher clamp used for wire closure of the sternum is described. With the clamp applied securely to the individual strands, the wire can be readily twisted; the shorter length of the clamp allows the surgeon a much firmer grip on the wire and saves considerable time during closure.
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*