Ankle Arthrodesis Nail
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CarboFix "Piccolo" Ankle Arthrodesis Nail
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Made of continuous carbon fibers reinforced polymer.
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The carbon fibers are arranged in a unidirectional longitudinal orientation, as well as in a diagonal orientation, allowing multidirectional strength in all planes.
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Radiolucent: Clear view of the fusion site.
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Nail internal Tibiotalar compression mechanism up to 7mm.
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External compression up to 30mm using the Insertion Handle.
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The screw holes have an inner thread for enhanced screw fixation to the nail.
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The nail cap is made of composite material and is radiolucent.
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Radiopaque markers around the drill holes and along the nails’ length axis facilitate positioning and drilling.
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CarboFix Ankle Arthrodesis nails are FDA cleared and CE marked.
Features
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Radiolucent: Superior fusion site imaging.
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Unparalleled fatigue strength.
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Improved modulus of elasticity.
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No artifacts in CT & MRI due to the nail.
Available sizes
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Proximal Screws: Ø10mm nail – Ø4.0mm, Ø12mm nail – Ø5.0mm
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Distal Screws: Ø5.0mm
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Nail Caps available in lengths of: 4, 8 & 12mm
* CarboFix nails & plates are supplied sterile
** CarboFix nails & plates are also known as Piccolo Composite® nails & plates