Product Overview
ANATOMICAL SITE: Foot, Ankle
PROCEDURE: Fusions, Reconstruction, Fractures
Product Description
The RIVAL™ BITE™ Headed Cannulated and Headless Compression Screw System is comprised of sterile, cannulated, partially-hreaded-itanium alloy screws. Featuring self-drilling and self-tapping design, the RIVAL BITE screws are offered in two head designs: headed cannulated and headless compression versions. Both screw types are available in a variety of diameters and lengths. The product line also includes washers and guide wires, as part of the system. The corresponding instrumentation necessary for insertion is found in the RIVAL Instrument Case and/or in sterile packs. The unique low profile head design, cutting characteristics and vast screw options of the RIVAL BITE screws provide extensive versatility in one comprehensive system.
RIVAL Instrumentation
The RIVAL Instrumentation is a comprehensive set of instruments designed to be used across all three product lines within the RIVAL foot & ankle portfolio. The tray has two levels that incorporates everything that is needed to perform surgeries from specific osteotomies to fractures including, but not limited to, the anatomical segments of forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot.
Instrumentation Features are Designed to:
• Use across the BITE, VIEW™ and REDUCE™ product lines
• Help with inventory management
• Provide a comprehensive range of instruments
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Self-Tapping Thread Design
The self-tapping, self-drilling feature of both, RIVAL BITE Headed Cannulated and Headless Compression Screws are designed to reduce the surgery time by simplifying the operative technique.
• Unique Low Profile Head
The RIVAL BITE Headed Cannulated Screws were developed to reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation.
• Self-Drilling Thread Design
Both the RIVAL BITE Headed Cannulated and the Headless Compression screws have been developed to reduce the need for pre-drilling.
Variety of Thread Lengths
The RIVAL BITE Headed Cannulated and Headless Compression Screws have been designed with a wide range of sizes to provide surgeons an optimal implant selection to treat patients.
The RIVAL BITE Headless Compression Screws are designed with differing thread pitches to allow surgeons to apply optimal compression to joints and osteotomies where the implants are used.
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