Skip to main content

Intended for Healthcare Professionals

Johnson and Johnson logo graphic link
/en-US
  • acclarent logo
  • biosense webster logo
  • cerenovus jjmdc logo
  • DePuy Synthes
  • Ethicon Logo
  • Mentor Logo

Intended for HCPs

Intended for Healthcare Professionals

Secondary nav block

DePuy Synthes Logo
  • Specialties
    • All Specialties
    • Craniomaxillofacial (CMF)
    • Foot & Ankle
    • Hip
    • Knee
    • Shoulder
    • Spine
    • Sports Medicine
    • Trauma & Extremities
    • Veterinary
  • Procedures
    • All Procedures
    • Hip
      • Hip Arthroplasty
    • Knee
      • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACL) Soft Tissue
      • Knee Replacement
      • Sports Medicine
        • BTB ACL Reconstruction
    • Sports Medicine
      • Arthroscopic Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction
      • BTB ACL Reconstruction
      • Lower Trapezius Transfer
  • Product Hub
  • Services
    • All Services
      • Investigator-Initiated Studies
      • J&J Innovation
    • ASC Capabilities
    • Advance Case Management
    • Loaner Program
    • MatrixRIB Care Program
    • Service Care
  • News
  • Patients
    • Knee Replacement
    • Patient Home
    • VELYS Patient Home
  1. Home
  2. Products
  3. Universal Small Fragment System

Universal Small Fragment System

Universal Small Fragment System

The Universal Small Fragment System is a streamlined system of instruments, coupled with standard and anatomic implants to support small fragment procedures. The system consists of two components: 1) A core set of instruments, screws, and standard implants; and 2) anatomic implant trays for the supported small fragment anatomy. In addition, the core set can support any 2.7 mm/3.5 mm DePuy Synthes non-locking, LCP® and VA LCP® Plating Technologies.

Compared to existing DePuy Synthes systems for small fragment trauma, the signature benefits of the Universal Small Fragment System include:

  • Improved instrument and system ease of use by operating room teams and hospital staff4-6
  • Improved efficiency through reduction in instruments and trays needed for small fragment procedures4-6
  • Reduction in hospital costs associated with maintaining equipment2,3
Get In Touch with a Sales Consultant
Opened out DePuy Synthes universal small fragment kit

IMAGES

Opened out DePuy Synthes universal small fragment kit

Key Resources

Surgical Technique Guide

Surgical Technique Guide

View Guide PDF

Clipboard Icon

Inventory Control Forms

Ti Standard Plates SetSS Elbow Implant SetSS LCP Distal Fibula Implant SetSS LCP Distal Tibia Implant SetSS LCP Proximal Tibia Implant SetSS Shoulder Clavicle Implant SetSS Standard Plates SetSS VA LCP Distal Fibula Implant SetSS VA LCP Distal Tibia Implant SetSS VA LCP Proximal Tibia Implant SetTi Elbow Implant SetTi LCP Distal Fibula Implant SetTi LCP Distal Tibia Implant SetTi LCP Proximal Tibia Implant SetTi Shoulder Clavicle Implant Set
open book icon

Instructions for Use

View Instructions PDF

Features & Benefits

Ease of Use

Ease of Use

Universal Small Fragment, USF, streamlines instruments and implants into a compact, modular system that can be used for all Small Fragment cases.
Surgeons assessing the system believe it will improve consistency and repeatability of operating room support across all small bone trauma9

Improved Efficiency

Improved Efficiency

Retrieving fewer sets may mean a faster setup of operating room for trauma4-6

Staff proficient in core set may become faster using the same system across all small fragment procedures7,8

In-tray washing may eliminate need to reassemble trays after washing*

Cost Saving

Cost Saving
 

USF reduces the number of trays brought into the operating room by 50%2,3 and reduces the footprint needed for washing that may deliver demonstrable savings to the hospital.2,3

Supporting Documentation

Resources
Resources

Resources

  • System Catalog
    PDF Icon

    View PDF

References

1. Use of “fewer sets” and “with less” used throughout document uses a comparison of existing comparable DePuy Synthes systems as benchmark.
2. Calculation takes into account DePuy Synthes systems commonly used for each small bone trauma procedure, employs a weighted average of 2.25 sets per procedure, cost to wash a tray is $47.725 and approximately 5 trays are washed per set on average when accounting for any wire bins that are also holding instruments.
3. DePuy Synthes Internal Sales Data 2018..
4. Ford, S. “Nurses waste ‘an hour a shift’ finding equipment,” Nursing Times. 105(5):1, 2009 February.
5. Richardson, D et al., “Using Lean Methodology to Decrease Wasted RN Time in Seeking Supplies in Emergency Departments, “ Journal of Nursing Administration. 44(11):606-611, November 2014.
6. Delatore P, Bourque M, Taylor J, Ferko N. “The value of SKU reduction and standardization initiatives within a hospital system.” Value in Health -ISPOR 21st Annual International Meeting. 2016. PHP206.
7. Adrianzen, D.2014. “Implementing Lean Process Improvement in the Sterile Processing Department at the Academic Medical Center.” Worcester,MA: Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
8. Chobin, N. “The Real Costs of Surgical Instrument Training in Sterile Processing Revisited,” AORN J. 2010 Aug;92(2):185-93.
9. Statement based on responses from surgeons after using system final design in cadaveric lab setting from June through July2018.
10. Menzie A, Vanderkarr M, Badin M, Bhattacharyya S. Impact of distal radius sterile kit on provider budget in the USA. ISPOR 2018 23rd Annual International Meeting. A36.
† Calculation takes into account DePuy Synthes systems commonly used for each small bone trauma procedure, employs a weightedaverage of 2.25 sets per procedure, cost towash a tray is $47.7210and approximately 5 trays are washed per seton average when accounting for any wire bins that are also holding instruments.
*Assumes following existing DePuy Synthes IFU

Indication Statement

The Universal Small Fragment System assists the surgeon in the fixation of implants for small fragment fractures where 2.7 mm/3.5 mm non-locking, LCP, and VA LCP Plating Technology is utilized. It is not intended for use in craniomaxillofacial and spine. For specific indications or surgical technique of specific 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Plating Technology, refer to the desired anatomic plate surgical technique guide.

118269-190709 DSUS

© DePuy Synthes 2022. All Rights Reserved. This site is published by the DePuy Synthes Companies, which are solely responsible for its content. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. This site is for visitors from the United States. The third party trademarks used herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

DePuy Synthes Logo

About

-

  • About Us
  • Our History
  • News & Media
  • Grants & Giving
  • Innovation Center

Useful Links

-

  • Instructions for Use (IFU)
  • Johnson & Johnson Institute
  • Reimbursement Resources
  • Investigator Initiated Studies

Legal

-

  • CA Compliance
  • ASR Recall

Connect

-

  • . . . .
  • Contact Us
  • Online Ordering
  • Inventory Management (eSIMS)
  • Careers
Johnson and Johnson logo
Johnson & Johnson
  • Privacy Policy
  • Legal Notice
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Contact Us
  • J&J Institute
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Policy
English (United States)

© Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 2021-2023. All rights reserved.

This information is intended for use by customers, patients, and healthcare professionals in the United States only. We recognize that the Internet is a global communications medium; however, laws, regulatory requirements, and product information for medical products can vary from country to country. The product information included here may not be appropriate for use outside the United States, and the information from other sites you visit may not be appropriate for use in the United States.

You are about to leave jnjmedtech.com. By clicking to continue, you will be taken to a web site governed by their own Legal and Privacy Policies.

Yes, Continue to External Site No, Stay Here