Hand Fracture System - Biomet

A.L.P.S. Hand Fracture SystemFlexibility in Your HandsThe A.L.P.S. Hand Fracture System represents the next generationin anatomic plate design. Available in 1.5 mm and 2.5mm sizes with five different shapes, the plates combine thebenefits of low profile titanium plate metallurgy with the advantagesof multi-planar locked screw technology. These featuresallow the formation of a three-dimensional matrix of fixed andvariable angle screws to create a true subchondral scaffoldwith locking screw technology that can provide strong fixationin comminuted fractures or osteoporotic bone.20°20°Low profile DesignLow profile, anatomically contouredHand Fracture System plates weredesigned to be low profile, yet strong.The 2.5 mm plates are nearly as smallas a competitive 2.0 mm plate, yet strongerthan the competitive 2.4 mm plate. 1Locking Plate System:• A low profile helps minimize potentialdiscomfort and soft tissue irritation• Contoured plates mimic theanatomy of the fingers andhand bones• Flexible Plating Technologydelivers in-situ contourability1 Data on file at Biomet, Inc.F.A.S.T. Guide ® TechnologyFast, accurate surgeries throughF.A.S.T. Guide Technology:• Facilitate accurate drilling• Pre-loaded and disposable• Save time in the OR sinceno intraoperative assemblyis required• Color coded guides makeplate identification easy:Gold guide = 2.5 mm platesSilver guide = 1.5 mm platesIndications for Use:For stabilization and fixation of small bone fragments in fresh fractures,revision procedures, joint fusion and reconstructions of small bones ofthe hand, foot, wrist, ankle, humerus, scapula, finger, toe, pelvis andcraniomaxillofacial skeleton, particularly in osteopenic bone.Multiple Screw OptionsLocking, non-locking, and multi-directionalscrew options:• Locking screws establish fixed angleconstruct for strong fixation, particularlyin osteopenic bone• Co-Cr multi-directional screws providelocked angular stability in a 20º conefrom fixed angle axis• Compression non-locking screwscreate up to 1 mm of axial compressionin slotted nodes2 Technical Assessment of Materials for Fracture Fixation, 0173-97-005 (Rev. 2)

Plate CustomizationPlates were designed to be modifiedto meet the needs of the patient andthe fracture.The simple chart below demonstratessome of the plate shapes that can becreated from the basic 5 shapes.TiMAX MaterialThe Hand Fracture System takesadvantage of TiMAX, an anodizedTi alloy, to provide a strong yetcontourable plate.TiMAX proprietary surface treatmentincreases fatigue strength over standardTi alloys while decreasing frictionalcharacteristics, notch sensitivity, and thelikelihood of galling of titanium.This anodization process also creates asurface on the plate that discouragesbony ingrowth, which can minimizecomplications during removal of theimplants after fracture healing. 2Flexible But Strong1.5 mm Biomet Hand Locking Plate1.1 mm Thickness1.5 mm Biomet Mini-Frag1.0 mm Thickness1.5mm Synthes1.5 mm Biomet Hand1.2mmLockingThicknessPlate1.1 mm Thickness1.7mm Striker1.5 mm1.1mmBiometThicknessMini-Frag1.0 mm Thickness2.5 mm Biomet Mini-Frag1.5 mm Thickness2.4mm Synthes2.5 mm Biomet Hand1.5mmLockingThicknessPlate1.65 mm Thickness2.4mm Striker1.65mm Thickness2.5 mm Biomet Mini-Frag1.5 mm Thickness1.5 mm Bending Structural Stiffness (N-m 2 )1.5mm Synthes1.2mm Thickness1.7mm Striker1.1mm Thickness2.5 mm Biomet Hand Locking Plate1.65 mm Thickness1.5 mm Bending Structural Stiffness (N-m 2 )2.5 mm Bending Structural Stiffness (N-m 2 )2.5 mm Bending Structural Stiffness (N-m 2 )2.4mm Synthes1.5mm Thickness2.4mm Striker1.65mm Thickness