Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System
Proximal Femoral Nail
Targeting Device
One Instrument Tray
Innovation with engineering legacy
The Artemis PFN System is indicated for fixation of stable and unstable intertrochanteric fractures and subtrochanteric, including but not limited to nonunion, malunion and tumor resections.
Design Features
The Artemis PFN System encompasses four implant components.
All components are available in sterile packaging only.
Added Visibility
The composite materials provide clinical benefits with improved visualization in both long and short nail configurations. This added visibility allows for easier assessment of bone healing and Lag Screw position.
Lagshield™ Function
Lagshield is a protective layer of CFR PEEK on the lateral side of the nail.
This prevents the lag screw reamer from notching the nails load bearing titanium core during the reaming procedure.
The proximal femoral nail kits, consist of the Nail and a preassembled Set Screw. Its universal design is intended for left and right application.
Smooth nail insertion, preventing anterior impingement.
Proximal Femoral Nail Kit
The proximal femoral nail kits, consist of the Nail and a preassembled Set Screw. Its universal design is intended for left and right application.
The nail is constructed of a titanium alloy core encompassed by injection molded carbon fiber reinforced (CFR) polyether ether ketone (PEEK). The set screw is made of titanium alloy.
Lag Screw
The lag screw has a diameter of 11mm and is available in lengths ranging from 70 to 130mm in 5mm increments. The most common lengths are offered in 2.5mm increments. The lag screw is made of titanium alloy.
Anti-Rotational Locking Pin
The anti-rotational locking pin is designed to provide additional rotational stability and fixation performance.
Locking Screw
The locking screw of the Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System is blunt tipped, self tapping, dual lead thread and have a diameter of 5mm. It is fully threaded and comes in a wide range from 25mm to 110mm in 2.5mm increments up to 50mm and in 5mm increments up to 110mm. A high torque transfer is achieved through the T25 torx screw head.
Instrumentation
The Artemis system has a state-of-the-art instrument platform. The instruments are designed for a minimally invasive surgical technique.
Lag screw
(70–130mm)
Anti-Rotational Locking Pin
(70, 95, 110mm)
Locking screw
(25-110mm)
Hybrid Materials and Manufacturing
Patented manufacturing process utilizes a combination of titanium and composite materials. The nails structural benefits are provided by the strength of titanium and the flexibility of CFR PEEK which allows for increased micro movements and callus formation. The process of minimized titanium milling with the benefit of injection molded CFR PEEK results in reduced waste manufacturing.
Lagshield™ Function
Lagshield is a protective layer of CFR PEEK on the lateral side of the nail.This prevents the lag screw reamer from notching the nails load bearing titanium core during the reaming procedure.
Lag shield aids in guidance of the reamer and protects the load bearing titanium, preventing the lag screw reamer from notching the nails titanium core during the reaming procedure.
Stability and Rotational Control
Enhanced Stability and Rotational Control: Consists of a Lag Screw with optional combination of integrated anti-rotational Locking Pin which supports compression and helps to remove the Z-effect.
A simple, one piece cannulated set screw locks in to the lag screw, preventing rotation of the lag screw.
The lag screw can move backwards, with the head fragment but cannot rotate.
Locking pin locks into the lateral cortex and the nail, providing additional stability allowing the head fragment to collapse with the lag screw.
Added Visibility
The composite materials provide clinical benefits with improved visualization in both long and short nail configurations. This added visibility allows for easier assessment of bone healing.
The radiolucent proximal end of the nail provides better radiographic visibility of the femoral neck in an oblique medio-lateral image.
Instrumentation
Streamlined one instrument system tray with three dedicated layers for preparation, insertion and extraction.
Carefully redesigned instrumentation for ease of use, allowing for a minimally invasive technique
One Instrument Tray
| # | Ref | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | T5-0430-000 | Extraction Rod, Zimmer/Hall |
| 23 | T5-0420-000 | Reduction Spoon, Zimmer/Hall |
| 24 | T5-0440-000 | Slotted Hammer |
| 25 | T5-0120-000 | Awl, Curved |
| 26 | T5-0350-000 | Locking Screw Drill, Long |
| 27 | T5-0340-000 | Locking Screw Trocar |
| 28 | T5-0330-000 | Locking Screw Drill Sleeve |
| 29 | T5-0320-000 | Locking Screw Guide Sleeve |
| 30 | T5-0380-000 | Depth Gauge |
| 31 | T5-0370-000 | Direct Measuring Gauge |
| 32 | T5-0310-000 | Flexible Screwdriver, 4.0mm, AO Small |
| 33 | T5-0390-000 | Screwdriver Bit T25, AO Small |
| 34 | T5-0530-000 | Lag Screw Tap |
| # | Ref | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | T5-0230-000 | Lag Screw Guide Sleeve |
| 11 | T5-0290-000 | Lag Screw Driver |
| 12 | T5-0220-000 | Ball Tip Screwdriver, 8.0mm, Zimmer/Hall |
| 13 | T5-0240-000 | K-wire Sleeve |
| 14 | T5-0280-000 | Lag Screw Measuring Gauge |
| 15 | T5-0450-000 | Compression Device – Lever |
| 16 | T5-0450-000 | Compression Device |
| 17 | T5-0200-000 | Nail Holding Bolts |
| 18 | T5-0210-000 | Targeting Device |
| 19 | T5-0250-000 | Lag Screw Drill, Ø11mm, Zimmer/Hall |
| 20 | T5-0260-000 | Lag Screw Drill Stop |
| # | Ref | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T5-0460-000 | Channel Tube |
| 2 | T5-0180-000 | Guide Wire Driver |
| 3 | T5-0100-000 | Handle, AO small |
| 4 | T5-0410-000 | Guide Wire Pusher |
| 5 | T5-0170-000 | Opening Reamer, Zimmer/Hall |
| 6 | T5-0160-000 | Opening Reamer Sleeve |
| 7 | T5-0110-000 | T-Handle, Zimmer/Hall Coupling |
| 8 | T5-0400-000 | Strike Plate |
| 9 | T5-0150-000 | Repositioning Guide |
Resources
Artemis Nail Brochure
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Artemis Nail & Targetter
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Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System 510k
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Artemis Nail Operative Technique
DownloadAdditional Information
- Klima, ML., et.al., Comparison of Early Fatigue Failure with two commonly used Cephalomedullary Nails in the United States. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, 2021
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