662a8960-b1ba-4d9a-b7e3-c42b4f695306UpdatePublished42022-04-262015-09-14In Commercial DistributionH981046410070SecondaryHIBCC10705034749884PrimaryGS1NA04.641.00704641007486711679Synthes GmbH1SMALL TI RIB HOOK CAP/STANDARDfalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetruetruefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseMR Conditionaltruefalse+1(800)255-2500xx@xx.xxK14258700047493Vertical expandable prosthetic rib systemAn assembly of implantable devices designed to treat a patient with complex chest wall and/or spinal deformities, typically thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS) in paediatric patients (a congenital condition where severe deformities of the chest, spine, and ribs prevent normal breathing and lung growth and development). The assembly typically consists of telescoping rods/bars, fixation hooks, and locking screws/clamps made of surgical stainless steel or titanium (Ti), and are typically vertically attached to the ribs, spine, and/or pelvis to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so that the lungs can grow and fill with sufficient air for breathing.trueActiveMDIProsthesis, rib replacementfalsetrueMoist Heat or Steam Sterilization