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
- 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