Approved indications for the device are fractures, fusions and osteotomies of the upper and lower extremities.   Variable Thread Pitch - The wider thread pitch at the tip of the screw penetrates the bone faster than the finer trailing threads, compressing the two fragments gradually as...

The Acu-Loc 2 Volar Distal Radius Plating System comprises a locking plate and percutaneous Frag-Loc compression screws for the fixation of dorsal fragments. The system includes extension plates where fixation of long segments is required, and complementary distal radius fragment specific...

The Bone Injection Gun is an automatic intraosseous infusion device for urgent care when vascular access is difficult. There are adult, paediatric and even veterinary versions. 

The Coremus Intramedullary Nail Extraction System is designed to remove any of more than 80 types of intramedullary nails. The system consists of 34 reusable dedicated extractor bolts, associated drivers and broken screw coring devices. 

The CRoC Combat Ready Clamp is a device designed for use in trauma or combat situations to control haemorrhage in the umbilical/inguinal and axillary regions where standard tourniquets cannot be applied. The device has FDA approval. Instructions for use can be found here .

This titanium device provides a ngular stable locking and has a s piral blade locking option for osteoporotic bone. The device is supplied in lengths from 160mm to 420mm. It is i ndicated for supracondylar femoral fractures and for diaphyseal femoral fractures in the obese or pregnant in whom...

The DVR Anatomic Plate from Biomet is intended for the fixation of either dorsally or volar displaced fractures of the distal radius, approached from the volar side. It comprises an anatomically contoured plate with a double row of holes distally through which smooth locking peg, partially...

The Dynamic Hip Screw from Depuy Synthes is intended for the fixation of proximal femoral fractures. It is indicated for per-trochanteric, lateral femoral neck fractures and some subtrochanteric fractures. Usually it is implanted after closed reduction on a fracture table under image...

The Equinoxe Fx plate manufactured by Exactech is part of the Equinoxe Platform Shoulder System. The design is intended to reduce humeral head collapse and allow the insertion of bone void filler through a large central hole, which can otherwise take a 6.5mm screw. The plate also takes blades in...

The EVOLVE® radial head plate from Wright is designed for fixation of the proximal radius, has an anatomic contour and sizes compatible with the EVOLVE prosthesis.  

The Exeter Trauma Stem is a lower-cost monobloc stem for hip hemiarthroplasty in the context of an intracapsular hip fracture. The surface finish differs from that of the Exeter stem in that it has not been hand polished. A surgical technique can be found here .    Reference:...

Exogen is an ultrasound-based system for the treatment of fracture non-union. Application for 20 minutes a day can accelerate bone healing, as confirmed by clinical studies. The device has NICE approval in the UK for the treatment of non-union (after 9 months) of long bones. A portal for the...

Which Medical Device of the Year 2012 Winner: Anaesthesia  Our nominator said, "Vidacare has led the resurgence of intraosseous access and infusion”. Read the full list of Which Medical Device of the Year 2012 winners here . ...

The FAST1 intraosseous infusion system is a sternal intraosseous infusion device which aims to get access to the central circulation quickly, and faster than tibial infusions. The device has a depth control to prevent injury deep to the sternum.

The Fixion humeral nail is an expandable self-locking system for the fixation of humeral fractures. Inflation of the nail makes it adapt to the contours of the humeral canal and provides an alternative to interlocking screws. The nail has two variants - the classic which does not take...

Distal interlocking of femoral nails is essential - but time consuming.  Typically the surgeon has been forced to do this freehand with the help of an x-ray C-arm.  In response to the request of surgeons around the world, Stryker Osteosynthesis has created a dedicated Distal...

The Gamma 3 Locking Nail system from Stryker is a third-generation intramedullary nailing system for the femur. Both long and short variants are available. The new nails have a proximal diameter of 15.5mm which is intended to facilitate minimally invasive surgery. The nails are manufactured...

The GEMINUS Volar Distal Radius Plating System is a unique design which is intended to respect the anatomy of the distal radius, lead to better fit of the plate because each side can be independently contoured, and provide support of the scaphoid and lunate fossae. The low profile is said to...

The iTClamp from Innovative Trauma Care is an urgent care wound control device which can be deployed to oppose the edges of an open wound in an emergency situation. The device was cleared by the FDA and CE marked in 2013.

The Clavicle Plating System offer low and narrow-profile plate solutions precontoured to match the natural S-shape of the clavicle. This achievement affords surgeons the opportunity to choose the most appropriate option for the patient, could help reduce surgery time spent contouring a...

The MatrixRIB Fixation System is designed for the fixation and stabilisation of rib fractures, fusions and osteotomies of normal and osteoporotic bone.    It consists of precontoured locking plates, locking screws and splints. The plates are precontoured to fit an average rib shape...

Pediflex™ Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nails from OrthoPediatrics are designed for fixation of paediatric long bone fractures using two curved nails and a closed technique. These are recommended in femoral fractures in children from 6 to 14 years and in forearm fractures from 8 years to...

The PediNail™ Pediatric Femoral Nail from Orthopediatrics is a femoral nail designed for use in children or small adults. The proximal end can accept a single greater to lesser trochanter screw or a reconstruction screw. The distal end accepts two medial to lateral screws or one anterior...

The Physio-Stim Bone Growth Stimulator is an external, low-level pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device that is a safe nonsurgical option for long bone and small bone nonunions. The  unit can be worn over a cast, orthopedic brace, or clothing without lessening its effectiveness. ...

The Pogo Screw is a spring loaded device which is inserted over a guide wire. It is designed to apply constant compression across an operative fracture site, encourage bone remodelling and reducing problems with screws backing out. Apparently, it removes the need to have a full inventory of...

The proximal femoral locking compression plate (LCP) from Depuy-Synthes comes in a Hook Plate (to provide fixation of the trochanter) and non-hook plate version. Screws are 4.5/5.0mm, with combi-holes in the shaft allowing the placement of either. The most proximal screw hole accepts a 7.3mm...

The rHead Plating System is indicated for fractures of the proximal radius. There is a range of four different plates with locking and non-locking screw configurations. The plates have a low profile to minimise soft tissue impingement. The device forms part of Small Bone Innovation's Elbow...

The removal of implants used for fracture fixation is an unpredictable process. Screws can be difficult to remove, the threads can become stripped and screws can fracture. The Screw Extraction Set from Synthes is designed to assist this process. The set contains screwdriver shafts (Hex,...

The Sliding Hip Screw system from the Orthopaedic Implant Company is a generic hip screw system which is compatible with the instrumentation of existing systems. It features dynamic compression holes, and a range of plate and lag screw angles from 135 to 145 degrees. Other features include 4.5mm...

The Solapur Condylar Screw is a compression screw developed in India by Dr Shivashankar, Orthopaedic Surgeon as a modification of an ASNIS type of screw. The design of the screw allows compression from both sides with a washer, for example when fixing a tibial plateau fracture. The screw is...

The Targon (R) FN device from B Braun is a plate and screw construct designed for intracapsular fractures of the hip. Three collapsible TeleScrews are placed into the femoral head, along the femoral neck, and these lock into a plate which is secures with two further screws into the femoral...

The Targon PF nail from Braun is designed for fixation of unstable trochanteric fractures of the femur. Features of the nail include a telescopic support system for the support screw which prevents lateral extrusion of the nail, an anti-rotation pin and a rotationally secure fracture...

The Furlong hemiarthroplasty system is intended for use after hip fracture. The system comprises a cemented double taper stem, with long stem options, or a Furlong HAC uncemented stem. Head options are either bipolar or physiological (large monopolar head), and the 12/14 taper allows for later...

The ti-win distal radius plating system was developed for volar fixed-angle fixation of distal radius fractures. The plates are sided. The single use system is supplies in one box which contains disposable instruments, drill guides and screws. After completing the procedure, the box of unused...

The Trigen Sureshot System is a computerised tracking system which facilitates the placement of the distal locking screws after intramedullary nailing using the Trigen nail.  Distal locking is a challenge which most trainees take a few cases to master, but although it may become easier with...

These Variable Angle Locking Compression plates for the distal humerus from Depuy-Synthes are a set of low-profile plates designed for fixation of distal humeral fractures. The variable angle locking holes permit up to 15 degrees of off-axis screw angulation.  The plates include:...

The X-Bolt is a hip screw fixation device which differs from a standard screw in that it comprises an expandable femoral head fixation device rather than a screw and therefore may improve fixation in the femoral head. It expands up to 24mm in diameter and is reversible and removable.  The...

The X-Bolt IM hip nail uses an X-Bolt for fixation into the proximal femur. The X-Bolt is an expandable device which may provide better fixation into the femoral head than a hip screw. It is removable.  The operative technique is available here .