INDICATIONS

• Fracture and osteotomy fixation and joint arthrodesis of the hand and foot. 

• Fixation of proximal tibial metaphysis osteotomy. 

• Fixation of small fragments of bone (i.e. small fragments of bone which are not comminuted to the extent to preclude staple placement). These fragments may be located in long bones such as the femur, fibula and tibia in the lower extremities; the humerus, ulna or radius in the upper extremities; the clavicle and in flat bone such as the pelvis and scapula. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Comminuted bone surface that would militate against staple placement. 

• Pathologic conditions of bone such as osteopenia that would impair the ability to securely fix the implant. 

• Foreign body sensitivity to metals including nickel. Where material sensitivity is suspected, appropriate tests should be made prior to implantation. 

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