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Sternotomy & Rib Splint System

Tampa, FL · Brainstorm MedTech

A next-generation chest splint using adhesive anchor patches and elastic straps to support rib and sternum injuries in athletes, reduce pneumonia risk, and support a safer return to play.

• Adhesive anchor patches and elastic straps for a secure, comfortable fit
• Supports rib and sternum injuries in competitive and recreational athletes
• Helps reduce pneumonia risk and supports a safer return to play
• Designed for both clinical and training-room environments

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Thermal Suture Cutter (TSC)

Sports Medicine · Orthopedics

A heated filament device that ruptures sutures without tension on the skin, turning a dreaded clinic experience into a fast, painless step in athlete recovery.

• Thermally ruptures sutures instead of cutting under tension, dramatically reducing pain
• Works with high-tensile strength sutures common in sports medicine procedures
• Lowers stress for athletes, trainers, and nurses in post-op and clinic environments
• Designed for high-volume sports medicine and orthopedic practice

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BioMag™ Absorbable Metal Suture Anchors

Sports Surgery · Orthopedics

Next-generation bioabsorbable magnesium-alloy anchors that maintain full pull-out strength during healing, then resorb cleanly — leaving no loose bodies behind.

• Bioabsorbable magnesiumalloy anchors maintain pull-out strength, then resorb cleanly
• High-strength alloy enables smaller-diameter, tensionable anchor designs
• Compatible with knotless, preloaded, and self-punching systems
• Built for elite sports repairs, including rotator cuff and labral procedures

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Dynamic Double-Row Cuff Repair System

Sports Surgery · Rotator Cuff

Patented tensionable lateral-row anchors let surgeons set, adjust, and reseat suture tension for precise, optimal footprint coverage in rotator cuff repair

• Set and maintain suture tension while seating the anchor for optimal coverage
• Back out, retension, and reseat anchors as needed without sacrificing control
• Multi-anchor constructs that can be added, moved, or eliminated mid-procedure
• Designed for elite sports repairs requiring maximum precision and adjustability

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