The publication
The instrument is described in “Manzaneda's Tool: Adaptation of the Piezotome for Rib Remodeling Surgery without Incisions”, published in PRS Global Open (2024) with Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani as author. The article is available at its official source: doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005819.
How the instrument is adapted
The publication describes the piezotome adaptation in three steps: (1) modifying the tip shape for costal work, (2) coating the instrument and (3) its sterilization. It is the basis for the commercialization of the “RibXcar Tip” by manufacturer Marina Medical, which explicitly credits its development to Dr. Manzaneda.
Frequently asked questions
What is Manzaneda's Tool?
It is the piezotome adapted specifically for incision-free rib remodeling, described by Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani and published in PRS Global Open (2024).
Is the instrument commercially manufactured?
Yes. Manufacturer Marina Medical produces and sells the “RibXcar Tip”, explicitly crediting its development to Dr. Raúl Manzaneda Cipriani.
Where is it published?
In PRS Global Open (2024). The DOI is linked on this page.
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