Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Bioretec’s ActivaScrew™ is for fixation of bone fractures, osteotomies, arthrodeses, bone grafts and osteochondral fractures of upper extremity, ankle and foot in the presence of appropriate immobilization.
Implants have been used worldwide and the track record is excellent (in US MAUDE database no records). The occurrence of potential complications is less than 0.01%.
BENEFITS
Auto-Compression™ to reduce the risk of unstable fixation. Auto-Compression™ tightens the screw lengthwise contraction of the screw. Due to Auto-Compression™ Bioretec ActivaScrew™ has ability to maintain compression during the bone healing
The functionality of the ActivaScrew™ begins during surgery, actively maintaining fixation during and after implantation, which is conducive to proper ossification.
“I have used Bioretec bioabsorbable products since 2008, specially Bioretec ActivaScrew™.
I encountered no screw breakage during the implantation, neither have we seen any cysts or
adverse tissue reactions related to the Bioretec´s implants. I am very pleased with results,”
says Chief Surgeon from Finland.
Auto-Compression™ is caused by dimensional changes in hydrolytic conditions. Diameter of the screw will increase and length of the screw will decreased 1 - 2% compared to the initial dimensions.
Packaging, instrument and implant design enables aseptic and easy use in surgical procedure.
Lower extremities
Ankle fractures
Talar fractures
Calcaneal fractures
Hallux valgus surgery (Proximal osteotomy or TMT-I arthrodesis)
Talocrural arthrodeses
Subtalar arthrodeses
Upper extremities
Distal clavicular fracture
Glenoid rim fractures
Proximal humeral neck fractures
Epiphyseolytic fractures in upper limb in children
Lateral humeral condyle fractures
Medial humeral condyle or epicondyle fractures
Olecranon fractrures
Distal radial fractures
Hand fractures
Scaphoideus
ActivaScrew™ is made of PLGA** and biodegrades in the body safely and in a controlled manner within approximately two years.
** PLGA - poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), optimal combination with a long history of safe medical use and the degradation by hydrolysis into alpha-hydroxy acids that are metabolized by the body.
ActivaScrew™ is FDA cleared and CE approved.
(https://www.bioretec.com/)
