
This comprehensive animation has been developed to assist the surgeon to properly place the Figure 8 FlatWire. Each device is placed in a similar fashion to steel wire. The devices are reversible until the ends are twisted. Removal is very fast, simple and uses standard wire cutters.
This comprehensive animation has been developed to assist the surgeon to properly place the Figure 8 FlatWire. Each device is placed in a similar fashion to steel wire. The devices are reversible until the ends are twisted. Removal is very fast, simple and uses standard wire cutters.

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Flatwire is designed, manufactured, and packaged in the USA.
The Story Behind the Flatwire
Figure 8 Surgical was co-founded and funded by famed CT Surgeon Tom Fogarty, M.D. and a Plastic Surgery who is an expert in chest wall reconstruction. Their years of research and experience led them to create this simple, strong, and cost effective alternative to Steel Wire cerclage.


Our team is comprised of top engineers who continually work to provide an excellent product.