Shown is a scale model of four ribs of a human rib cage with four purple rib fixation devices screwed into two of the ribs to support the bone fractures.

SIG Medical Inc.

Market/Category

  • Trauma – Medical Device

Principal Investigator(s) and Department

Clinical Problem

  • Rib fixation in trauma patients is an important stabilization need but current approaches are invasive.
  • Rib fractures are generally left untreated but populations at risk can experience significant health challenges.

Therapeutic Solution

  • Provide a novel device, instrument set and technique to allow for a minimally-invasive approach to rib fixation.
  • Device is 510(k) cleared by the FDA.
  • First patient use April 2017.
  • Additional clinical and economic studies planned to increase utilization.