bePOD 3A and percutaneous screw

The self-tapping and self-drilling screws in the bePOD product line are used to fix metatarsal and phalangeal osteotomies.

Product line

Two different types of self-tapping and self-drilling screws are available:

  • a “3A” screw with differential pitch that is self-tapping, self-drilling and self-compressing,
  • a “percutaneous” screw with continuous thread that is self-tapping and self-drilling but does not provide compression.

The same screws are used to fix metatarsal and phalangeal osteotomies.

Indications

  • Treatment of hallux valgus of the 1st ray (big toe) with compressive fixation, following distal and proximal metatarsal and phalangeal osteotomies
  • Compressive fixation of multiple forefoot fractures.

Features and materials

  • Made of biocompatible titanium alloy (TA6V4),
  • Screws are supplied in sterile individual packs,
  • Available in two diameters: Ø2.5 mm (pink anodizing) and Ø3 mm (blue anodizing).

Publications

  1. Lucas, Y.H.J., et al., Treatment of moderate hallux valgus by percutaneous, extra-articular reverse-L Chevron (PERC) osteotomy. Bone Joint J, 2016. 98-B(3): p. 365-73.

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