Product Description
The PreFix temporary fixator prepares you for any situation that requires rapid stabilization of complex fractures.
PreFix offers:
- Free pin placement in any desired plane
- Rapid, solid stabilization
- Simple reduction technique
- Radiolucency
Indication
- Complex upper and lower extremity fractures
- Fractures with polytrauma
- Fractures in patients with pulmonary or cranial complications
- Open book pelvic fractures
- Temporary cross-leg fixation in plastic soft tissue reconstruction
- Pediatric fractures
- Temporary joint bridging
Surgeon Benefits
- Transfixing pin and clamp for temporary ligamentotaxis
- Rod clip clamp for quick connection of two rods
- Radiolucent, lightweight, strong 14 mm diameter carbon fiber rods in multiple lengths
- Screw clip clamp for free pin placement allows rapid assembly of desired frame construction
Surgeon Support Materials
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- Quick Reference Guide (PG210_E0):
The PreFix Fixator (92000 Series) for Temporary Fixation (1.42MB) - PreFix Fixat Sell Sheet (PF0401PL_E0) (280KB)
Clinical References:
- Treatment of Open Tibial-Shaft Fractures. External Fixation and Secondary Intramedullary Nailing. Joseph M. McGraw, M.D., and Edward V. A. Lim, M.D., Cincinnati, Ohio PubMed Abstract
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Pinless External Fixation. S. R. Y. W. Thomas, a, b H. Gielec and A. H. R. W. Simpsond. (a) Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN, UK, (b) Department of Human Anatomy, Oxford University, Oxford, UK, (c) Department of Plastic Surgery, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK, (d) Department of Orthopaedics, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK Journal Abstract
- Temporary External Fixation for the Management of Complex Intra- and Periarticular Fractures of the Lower Extremity. George J. Haidukewych, Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Journal Abstract
- External Fixation and Delayed Intramedullary Nailing of Open Fractures of the Tibial Shaft. A Sequential Protocol. Piotr A. Blachut, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), Robert N. Meek, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), and Peter O'Brien, M.D., F.R.C.S.(C), Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver PubMed Abstract
- Conversion of External Fixation to Intramedullary Nailing for Fractures of the Shaft of the Femur in Multiply Injured Patients. Peter J. Nowotarski, M.D., Clifford H. Turen, M.D., Robert J. Brumback, M.D. and J. Mark Scarboro, B.A., Investigation performed at the Section of Orthopaedic Traumatology, The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, The University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland. PubMed Abstract
- Risk of Deep Infection with Intramedullary Nailing Following the Use of External Fixators. P.D. Marshall, M. Saley and D.L. Douglas, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, U.K. PubMed Abstract
- External Fixation and Secondary Intramedullary Nailing of Open Tibial Fractures. A Randomised, Prospective Trial. Pedro Antich-Adrover, David Marti-Garin, Juan Murias-Alvarez, Carlos Puente-Alonso, From the Hospital de Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain. PubMed Abstract
Patient Support Materials
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Part Reference Numbers
| Part Reference No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 10017 |
Allen Wrench 6 mm |
| 11000 | Wrench, T |
| 11002A | Drill Bit, 240 mm, 48 mm |
| 11137 | Guide Screw, 80 mm |
| 11138 | Guide Drill, 60 mm, 48 mm |
| 19920 | Pin Guide |
| 19930 | Multiscrew Clamp Guide |
| 91130 | Connector, XCaliber Screws |
| 92011 | Rod Clip Clamp |
| 92015 | Screw Clip Clamp |
| 92025 | Transfixing Pin Clamp |
| 92030 | Multiscrew Clamp |
| 92050 | Transfixing Pin 4 mm, thread 5 x 50 mm |
| 92080 | Transfixing Pin 4 mm, thread 5 x 80 mm |
| 92125 | Rod 125 mm long |
| 92175 | Rod 175 mm long |
| 92275 |
Rod 275 mm long |
| 92350 |
Rod 350 mm long |
| 92990 | PreFix Sterilization Box (empty) |
