Surgical Technique and Ordering information

Surgical Technique Surgical Technique T he surgical technique presented here is intended as an example illustrating the basic implantation procedure. Merete GmbH , the manufacturer of this medical device, does not stipulate that this or any other technique must be used on any particular patient. Selecting appropriate operational techniques for a particular patient is the responsibility of the operating physician. Merete GmbH is not responsible for any decisions regarding which operational technique should be used on an individual patient. Use only the tools include d whe n implanting the SCARFix,M...

Surgical Technique Applying and temporary fixation of the plate Fixate SCARFix ,M plate to the d orsal aspect of the metatarsal bone. Use short K-wires (Ref. CKl4207) to achieve temporary f ixation of plate and to hold correction of the osteotomy. Temporary fixation of the SCARFix'" plate fixating the SCARFix rn plate, while holding the used, too. For in place, the Ludloff Osteotomy Fixation Clamp (Ref. KNO 1812) can be If the plate does not fit well to the bone, it may be bent using the bending instrument II (Ref. FH l 0902). T he plate should only be bent in the distal area.

Surgical Technique Positioning of the first Merete® Cannulated PCS 3.0 mm Use a DIA l .0 mm K-wire length 150 mm (Ref. CKl 0215) and the DIA 1.0 mm K-wire soft tissue protector (Ref. ACl 0020) to insert K-wire centered through either the distal or proximal non-locking dorsal screw hole. Surgeon may use C-arm to check if K-wire position is located appropriately into the plantar cortex. Measure for screw length with the Length Gauge (Ref. ACl 4150) and predrill with the DIA 2.0 mm double drill sleeve (Ref. ACl 0020) through to the far cortex. Inserting the first K wire Measuring screw length Drilling...

Ordering Information Ordering Information ► Implants SCARFixTM Non-Sterile Length 34 mm SCARFixTM Non-Sterile Length 40 mm

SCARFix TM Ordering Information Instruments Description SCARFix'" Tray with Implants and Instruments Handle with ratched and AO-connector small Ludloff Osteotomy Fixation Clamp Length Gauge 0-90 mm for K-wire DIA 1.0 mm L: 150 mm Screwdriver hex 2.5 mm L: 70 mm cannulated for DIA 1.4 mm K wire, AO-connector small Screwdriver Torx Tl O L: 70 mm cannulated for DIA 1.4 mm K-wire, AO-connector small Drill Bit DIA 2.0 mm cannulated for K wire DIA 1.0 mm, AO-connector Double drill sleeve DIA 1.0 mm/DIA 2.0 mm