Strength and Accuracy
Zimmer Cannulated Screw Systems
Solutions in your hands
The Zimmer® Cannulated Screw System comprises a wide range of sizes ranging from Ø3.0 mm-7.5 mm, lengths up to 180 mm, partial and full threaded design enabling the surgeon to address a broad spectrum of trauma needs.
Strength
- Biodur 108 Alloy allows the Zimmer Cannulated System to feature deep threads without compromising strength. 2
- Self-drilling and self-tapping thread design is intended to allow for ease of insertion. Reverse cutting flutes aid in ease of removal.
Reduced Sensitivity
- Biodur® 108 is low-nickel stainless steel alloy 3 designed to reduce Ni release minimizing the chances of Nickel sensitivity
Accuracy
- Biodur 108 Alloy allows the Zimmer Cannulated System to feature large cannulation without compromising screw strength.
- The large cannulation accommodates a large/stiff guide wire
- Guide wires are designed to increase strength and stiffness to help minimize skiving, deflecting, or “walking” on the bone
- This aims to afford increase accuracy in guide wire placement and screw insertion.