Orthopaedics

 

Foot and Ankle

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TwistoFIX™

The TwistoFIX™ screws (ø2mm Twist-off screws) are designed for the surgery of the forefoot. The screws are indicated for bone reconstruction, weil osteotomy, joint fusion, and fracture fixation.

The TwistoFIX™ screws are designed for simple and precise use. The twist-off screws are manufactured from titanium alloy with a 2.0 mm diameter. The screws are available in different lengths from 10 to 15mm, 1mm increments.

Features & Benefits

  • Unique step saving instrumentation
  • The clamp allows for accurate determination of screw length and placement while holding the osteotomy in the desired orientation
  • Self -drilling/Self-tapping for ease of insertion
  • 2.0mm titanium alloy for compatibility and strength

Diameter 2 mm : length 10 to 15 mm (1 by 1 mm)
Diameter 2.5 mm : length 10 to 17 mm (1 by 1 mm)

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PercuFIX™

PercuFIX™ is a 1.8mm diameter titanium alloy break-away screw with two differents thread pitch which allows for moderate compression and reduces the possibility of screw migration. A proximal reverse thread design allows for easy removal of the screw with a specifically designed extractor.

Indications

The PercuFIX™ is indicated for use in foot surgery:

  • Chevron Osteotomy
  • Phalangeal Osteotomy
  • Fusion
  • Percutaneous fracture reduction
  • MIS techniques
  • Fracture Synthesis of MT5

Features/Benefits

  • 1.8mm titanium alloy for compatibility and strength
  • Break-away capability for percutaneous insertion (no wire cutters needed)
  • Differential thread pitch creates compression and reduces pin migration
  • Cannulated Depth Gauge allows for accurate and quick determination of pin length
  • Unique pin design allows for the removal of the pin with a specifically designed instrument

Features

  • The length of the connector
  • Its moderate compression
  • Break-away capability
  • Its proximal inversed threading
  • Its limited ancillary equipment

Benefits

  • Percutaneous useful
  • Break-away of connector only when satisfied
  • Removal of the screw with extractor
  • Simple and accurate insertion

Diameter 1.8mm/ Length : 22 to 40 mm (2 by 2 mm)

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