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Trim-It Drill Pin® - The need to remove hardware is disappearing - LS0441

Trim-It Drill Pin® - The need to remove hardware is disappearing - LS0441

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Introduction
The document discusses the Trim-iT Drill Pin, a medical device used for procedures such as percutaneous fixation of metacarpal fractures and PIP arthrodesis. It highlights the advantages of using this device over traditional metal K-wires or pins.

Specifications and Advantages

The Trim-iT Drill Pin is made from an enhanced PLLA material, maintaining full strength for up to 24 weeks.
It provides excellent fixation without the need for transdermal hardware or secondary removal procedures, enhancing patient comfort.
The device eliminates pin protrusion and removal, offers superior shear strength, and is radiolucent for accurate healing assessment.
It can be easily inserted with a standard pin driver and cut with bone cutters or the Hot Loop Cutter.
A complete sterile kit is available for convenience.

Kit Components

The Trim-iT Drill Pin Disposables Kit (AR-4152DS) includes a 2 mm x 100 mm absorbable pin with a stainless steel tip, a 1.9 mm metal pin for predrilling, and a graduated bone tamp.
Accessories include the Hot Loop Cutter (AR-4160HC) and Bone Cutting Forceps (AR-1367F).

Techniques

The document mentions metacarpal techniques, both antegrade and retrograde, for the application of the Trim-iT Drill Pin.

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The Need to Remove Hardware is Disappearing

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Whether used for percutaneous fixation of a metacarpal fracture or PIP arthrodesis, the Trim-It Drill Pin provides excellent fixation without the drawbacks of metal K-wires or pins. Created from an enhanced PLLA material that retains full strength through 24 weeks, the Trim-It Drill Pin improves patient comfort by providing solid fixation, without transdermal hardware or secondary removal procedures. Trim-It Drill Pin Advantages: • Eliminates Pin Protrusion & Removal for patient comfort • Superior Shear Strength from enhanced PLLA • Inserts Quickly with a standard pin driver • Radiolucent for...

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