Project Description
EUROSCREW® NG & TCP NG
Bioabsorbable Screw for Ligamentoplasty Surgeries
EUROSCREW® NG & TCP NG is a bioabsorbable cannulated screw specially designed for ligamentoplasty surgical techniques like anterior/posterior cruciate ligament reconstructions, reinsertion of the long-head of the biceps tendon or ankle ligaments.
As the range EUROSCREW®, EUROSCREW® NG range is available in 2 materials : 100% PLA and 70% PLA + 30% β-TCP
EUROSCREW® NG offers a complete range of screws and tools that ensure a secure fixation of the transplants.
The interference screws EUROSCREW® NG are available in 9 references, including 6 diameters and 4 lengths suitable for current ligamentoplasty techniques.
EUROSCREW® TCP NG is radiopaque.
The presence of TCP into the PLA matrix keeps a neutral pH of the material by buffer effect during the degradation time and reduces the risk of inflammation. β-TCP is also an osteoconductive material which promotes bone ingrowth.
These screws EUROSCREW® NG & TCP NG are mechanically stable for respectively 8-10 months and 6 months post-operative; this allows a good rehabilitation. Then they are slowly hydrolyzed by water from surrounding tissues and fully replaced by neo-bone after 24 months.
ADVANTAGES
- Resorbable
- High torsion strength
- Self-tapping
- Double Thread – Fast screwing
- Flat Head
- Controlled degradation
The Range EUROSCREW® NG was designed to reduce the risk of breakage with a better distribution of torque. The screws have a triangular inner cone which ensures perfect contact between the screwdriver and the screw. This contact allows transmission of torque in a compression mode and not in shearing mode. This increases the torque failure resistance of EUROSCREW® NG.
SELF-TAPPING
A conical tip and specific threads avoid the need to tap.
SPECIAL INTERNAL CONFIGURATION
Internal design of the tip avoids any contact between the screwdriver and soft tissues.
DOUBLE THREAD – FAST SCREWING
EUROSCREW® NG has a double thread that reduces the number of turns to introduce the screw into the pre-drilled tunnel. As a result, improved insertion preserves graft’s integrity.
FLAT HEAD
A flat head prevents tissue’s friction at the bone surface after implantation. The screw can be inserted as far as needed; this is particularly suitable for tibial tunnel.
EUROSCREW® NG INSTRUMENTATION SET to ensure a proper implantation.
EUROSCREW® NG INSTRUMENTATION SET is a complete instrument set for drilling and precise positioning of femoral and tibial tunnels during ACL reconstruction.
EUROSCREW® NG INSTRUMENTATION SET comprises:
- An open stripper.
- A calibration plate for the graft.
- A precise rigid tibial guide for one-handed use.
- Two femoral guides with an offset of 1 mm to 3 mm to optimise placement of the femoral tunnel during a gracilis tendon reconstruction.
- Two Ø2.4 mm eyed pins to guide drilling and positioning the graft
- A set of drill bits and cannulated reamers for drilling the tunnels.
- Two Ø1.2 mm pins to guide placement of the EUROSCREW® NG interference screws.
- A conformator set to preform the tunnels before passing through the EUROSCREW® NG interference screws.
- A screwdriver to insert the EUROSCREW® NG interference screws.
References
EUROSCREW® NG interference screws are available in 8 different sizes, 5 diameters and 3 lengths. Screws 24 mm long have a hemispherical head and are ideal for femoral attachment. Screws 30 mm and 35mm long have a flat head and are ideal for tibial attachment.
EUROSCREW® NG is made of 100% polylactide. This PLA follows controlled degradation kinetics
| EUROSCREW® NG 100% PLA | |
| SIZE | REF |
| 6 mm L 20 mm | T720620NG |
| 7 mm L 24 mm | T720724NG |
| 8 mm L 24 mm | T720824NG |
| 9 mm L 24 mm | T720924NG |
| 7 mm L 30 mm | T720730NG |
| 8 mm L 30 mm | T720830NG |
| 9 mm L 30 mm | T720930NG |
| 10 mm L 30 mm | T721030NG |
| 11 mm L 35 mm | T721135NG |
| EUROSCREW® NG SET | T067200NG |
| EUROSCREW® NG SCREWDRIVER | T067231 |
EUROSCREW® NG TCP interference screws are available in 8 different sizes, 5 diameters and 3 lengths. Screws 24 mm long have a hemispherical head and are ideal for femoral attachment. Screws 30 mm and 35mm long have a flat head and are ideal for tibial attachment.
EUROSCREW® NG TCP is made of 70% PLA + 30% ß-TCP.
| EUROSCREW® NG 70% PLA + 30% ß-TCP | |
| SIZE | REF |
| 6 mm L 20 mm | T730620NG |
| 7 mm L 24 mm | T730724NG |
| 8 mm L 24 mm | T730824NG |
| 9 mm L 24 mm | T730924NG |
| 7 mm L 30 mm | T730730NG |
| 8 mm L 30 mm | T730830NG |
| 9 mm L 30 mm | T730930NG |
| 10 mm L 30 mm | T731030NG |
| 11 mm L 35 mm | T731135NG |
| EUROSCREW® NG SET | T067200NG |
| EUROSCREW® NG SCREWDRIVER | T067231 |
Certifications
CE: 0086
Class: III