The UNI-CLIP STAPLE is designed so that, by widening the diamond shaped opening, mechanical deformation leads to narrowing of the interaxis of the two legs. The surgeon can obtain a true compression, adjustable and controlled with many choice of sizes (11, 12, 13 or 15mm interaxis, and lengths vary from 13 to 20mm). The UNI-CLIP STAPLE is made from Stainless Steel and it is indicated for fixation of bone fractures or for bone reconstruction. It is delivered sterile.
A non-bioabsorbable, implantable device designed to be inserted into fractured bone to achieve fixation and repair; the device may also be used to attach/secure structures (e.g., ligaments/tendons) to bone, or to reduce/cease bone growth in skeletal deformities (e.g., by being implanted across epiphysial cartilage). It is typically a curved or U-shaped device made of metal alloy material, and is not adjustable after it has been applied. Guides for drilling integrated into the handle of the staple and disposable devices associated with implantation may be included.
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