Disclaimer and contact information
About surgical techniques:
Proper surgical procedures and techniques are the responsibility of the medical professional. The guidelines contained herein are furnished for information purposes only. Each surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the procedures based on his or her personal medical training and experience. Prior to use of any Merete systems, the surgeon should refer to the product package insert for complete warnings, precautions, indications, contraindications and adverse effects. Package inserts are also available by contacting Merete Technologies, Inc.
About E-IFUs:
If you have any further questions about the sterilization processes after reading our instructions, contact us at 630-869-1091 or service@merete-medical.com.
Surgical Technique E-IFU
Merete® Cannulated HCS Screw
The Merete® Cannulated HCS (Headless Compression Screws) are self-drilling/self-tapping, dual pitched screws with a threaded head which can be countersunk into the bone. The screws are available in diameters of 3.0 mm, 4.3 mm and 6.5 mm in various lengths.
Technical Specifications
- The screws made of titanium alloy (Ti6AI4V ELI, ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136)
- Self-drilling/self-tapping
- Cannulated
FEATURES
- 3.0 mm screws are available in 12 mm – 40 mm lengths in 2 mm increments
- 4.3 mm screws are available in 24 mm – 48 mm lengths in 2 mm increments plus 50 mm and 55 mm lengths
- 6.5 mm screws are available in 40 mm – 120 mm lengths in 5 mm increments
Indications
- Fixation of fractures and reconstruction of various bones
- Osteotomies in the foot (as Hallux Valgus) or hand
- Arthrodesis in hand, foot or ankle surgery
- Fixation of bone fragments in long bones or small bone fractures
