MDR - Biomet Cannulated Screws

Inclusion Criteria

• •Patient must be 18 years of age or older.
• •All patients operated on for the following indications:
• •Group 1, Small Cannulated Screws (4.0mm and smaller diameter) are intended for use in:
• •1. Fixation of small bones, including those in the foot, patella, ankle, wrist and elbow.
• •2. Arthrodesis of the foot, wrist and elbow.
• •3. Small and long bone osteotomies.
• •4. Fracture fixation of small bones, small bone fragments and long bones.
• •Group 2, Large Cannulated Screws (5mm and larger in diameter) are intended for use in:
• •1. Fixation of fractures in long bones and long bone fragments.
• •2. Long bone osteotomies (femur, tibia, foot, ankle, olecranon).
• •3. Arthrodesis and fracture fixation of the foot and ankle, such as Jones fractures of the fifth metatarsal, and Calcaneal fractures.
• •Group 3, Large Cannulated Screws (6.5mm and larger in diameter) are intended for use in:
• •1. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
• •2. Pediatric femoral neck fractures
• •3. Tibial plateau fractures
• •4. SI joint disruptions
• •5. Intercondylar femur fractures
• •6. Subtalar arthrodesis
• •7. Fixation of pelvis and iliosacral joint
• •Patients must have the ability and willingness to follow instructions, including control of weight and activity levels.
• •Patient must have a good nutritional state.