XWire

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The new XWire™ from Orthofix has a unique helicoidal tip design that has been demonstrated to improve performance. Performance is managing the details.

Features & Benefits

The design is made for improving performance via:

Reduced temperature¹
Easier wire insertion
Maintained tip sharpness
Improved insertion point holding

Physician Benefits

Improved insertion point holding
Lateral olive design is synergistic with the XCaliber™ Hybrid or Sheffield™ Ring Fixator clamp design
Unique helicoidal tip design
Maintained tip sharpness reduces temperature¹
Improved insertion point holding

Indications

Indicated for the fixation of cortical and cancellous bone.

Contre-indications

Patients with mental or physiological conditions who are unwilling or incapable of following postoperative care instruction
Patients with severe osteoporosis, patients who are HIV positive and patients with severe, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
Patients with foreign body sensitivity. Where material sensitivity is suspected, tests should be made prior to implant insertion

Documentation connexe

XWires Brochure

Footnotes

Piska M, Yang L, Reed M, Saleh M. Drilling efficiency and temperature elevation of three types of Kirschner-wire point. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2002 Jan;84(1):137-40.

Mode d’emploi

Système de fixation externe Orthofix