TiMax™ Large Fragment System Brochure - Biomet

TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES GROUPLARGE FRAGMENT SYSTEM• Greater Strength• Superior Biocompatibility• Enhanced Imaging Compatibility• User-Friendly Instrumentation

LARGE FRAGMENT SYSTEMThe advanced performance benefits of TiMAX material have been applied to anew generation of implants – greater strength and excellent biocompatibilitycompared to traditional titanium and stainless steel.TiMAX BONE SCREWS4.5 mm Cortical Screws• Self-tapping tip eliminates the need forpre-tapping6.5 mm Cancellous Screws• TiMAX material-greater head-torquestrength than competitionACTIVE COMPRESSION PLATES (A.C.P.)BROAD AND NARROW• Allows for compression, neutralization andbuttress modes• TiMAX material - superior fatigue strength• Increased screw angulation and axial compressionT AND L PLATES• Slotted proximal screw holes for greaterscrew angulation• Pre-contoured for specific anatomicalapplications• Longer lengths to accommodate shaft fracturesSCREW ANGULATIONAxial ScrewAngulationTransverseScrewAngulationHead Torque Strength(Nmm)Bending Strength(Nmm)12000100008000600040002000060000500004000030000200001000006.5mm Screw Head Torque Strength(Per ASTM Standard F1622) 1-2ACE(14520-X)ACE(14661-X)Synthes(424.5X)Synthes SS(218.0X)ACP Bending Strength(Per ASTM Standard F382) 3-4NarrowCompetition DePuyDCP LC-DCP ACP50 0 80 0 90 014 0 14 0 32 0Compression 2 mm 2 mm 3 mmSTRENGTH TESTING INFORMATIONINSTRUMENTATIONBroadACE(14662-X)• Rachet screwdriver handles speed screwinsertion and removal• AO compatible quick-connectsSynthes(426.5X)TiMAX BONE SCREWS4.5 mm Solid Cortical Screw8157-45-0XX 14 mm - 60 mm, in 2 mm increments65 mm - 70 mm, in 5 mm increments6.5 mm Solid Cancellous Screws, Fully Threaded8157-61-XXX 25 mm - 110 mm, in 5 mm increments6.5 mm Solid Cancellous Screws, 40 mm Lag Thread8157-64-XXX 60 mm - 110 mm, in 5 mm increments6.5 mm Solid Cancellous Screws, 22 mm Lag Thread8157-62-XXX 40 mm - 110 mm, in 5 mm incrementsTiMAX WASHERS (NOT SHOWN)Flat and Cupped Washers14260 - Flat Washer, for use with 4.5 mm Screws14261 - Cup Washer, for use with 4.5 mm Screws14097 - Flat Washer, for use with 6.5 mm ScrewsSpider Washers8142-00-002 - Large Washer, 25 mm dia.8142-00-003 - Large Offset WasherTiMAX ACTIVE COMPRESSION PLATES4.5 mm Narrow ACP1466-8X-000 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 holes1466-81-000 10 hole1466-81-100 11 hole1466-81-200 12 hole4.5 mm Broad ACP1466-9X-000 6, 7, 8, 9 holes1466-91-000 10 hole1466-91-200 12 hole1466-91-400 14 holeTiMAX T AND L PLATEST Plates14361-X 4, 6, 8 holesL Plates14344-X 4, 6, 8 holes, left14345-X 4, 6, 8 holes, rightREFERENCES1. Theken Orthopaedic, “Stactic Pullout and Torsional Strength Characterization of ACE Medical Company, Synthes (USA)and DePuy, Inc. Cancellous Bone Screws.” September 1995.2. Hedman T., Large Fragment Screw Test Report, University of Southern California, October 1997.3. Theken Orthopaedic, "Static Strength Characterization of ACE Medical Company." January, 1996.4. Data on file at DePuy Orthopaedics.For more information about DePuy products, visit our web site at www.jnjgateway.com.3M06050173-98-015 (Rev. 4)Printed in USA.© 2005 DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. All rights reserved.