Fragment Fixation System

Fragment Fixation System

THIS PRODUCT IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES.​

Accomplish the lag screw effect with the ease of a K-Wire – in just one pin. The innovative thread design of the Orthofix Fragment Fixation System auto-compresses bone fragments as the pin is advanced.

Features & Benefits

For bone fragments in upper and lower limbs

• All implants 120 mm long in a variety of thread lengths cut to length after insertion
• Excellent stability guaranteed by fine thread and unique design
• Compression possible between fragments
• No pre-drilling or pre-tapping required
• Medium and large sizes can be combined with a washer to improve cortical contact

Physicians Benefits

• Implants have a three-sided trocar cutting tip and a finely machined threaded section, specially designed to guarantee good purchase in cancellous bone
• The proximal portion of each implant consists of a smooth shaft, the diameter of which is greater than that of the threaded section
• The chamfer at the intersection of the threaded portion and the smooth shaft functions to maintain fracture reduction
• Simplicity saves operative time^​
• Holding power in bone allows joy stick manipulation of fragments prior to insertion of second implant​​