Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System
Proximal Femoral Nail
Targeting Device
One Instrument Tray
Unique Design Features
LagshieldTM Function
Altior Trauma Innovations patented Lagshield Technology adds a protective layer of CFR PEEK to the lateral side of the Artemis nail preventing the lag screw reamer from notching the load bearing titanium core of the nail during the lag screw reaming procedure, reducing the risk of creating a stress riser and nail fracture.
Radiolucent Proximal End
The radiolucent proximal end of the nail provides better radiographic visibility of the femoral neck in an oblique medio-lateral image.
Lag Screw and Set Screw Function
The self cutting thread design of the Artemis lag screw allows for large surface contact of the cancellous bone. This potentially provides high resistance against cut out. The Artemis lag screw is designed for easy insertion.
The set screw is designed to fit into one of the two grooves of the shaft of the lag screw. This prevents both rotation and medial migration of the lag screw.
The nail allows sliding of the lag screw to the lateral side for dynamic bone compression at the fracture site to potentially enhance fracture healing.
Technical Features
The Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System encompasses four implant components. All components are available in sterile packaging only.
The proximal femoral nail kit, short, consists of the Nail and a preassembled Set Screw. The nail has a diameter of 11mm at its distal end and 16.4mm at its proximal end. It comes in one length of 180mm and one centrumcollum-diaphyseal (CCD) angle of 125°. It has a ML bend of 4°. Its universal design is intended for left and right application.
The cannulated set screw, which prevents rotation of the lag screw, is already preassembled in the proximal end of the nail.
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.
Advanced Targeting Device
The targeting device consists of only one part, sparing the effort of assembling various components before use.
One Instrument Tray
Extraction
| # | 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 |
Insertion
| # | 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 |
Preparation
| # | 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
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Artemis Nail Operative Technique
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Artemis Proximal Femoral Nail System
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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