Cruciate ligament interference screw LIGAFIX®

absorbable

Indication: LIGAFIX® interference screws are indicated in adults and adolescents (patients between 14.8 and 65 years old) for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) after partial or total tears. Description: Cannulated bioabsorbable interference screws made of an osteoconductive material, used for autologous graft fixation, and guaranteeing graft fixation until healing is achieved. LIGAFIX® interference screws, made with a composite material called DUOSORB®, are available in 2 compositions: LIGAFIX® 30 & LIGAFIX® 60. These screws are cannulated and available in several dimensions (Ø 6 mm to 11 mm and Lg 20 to 35 mm) and several shapes (round head or fully threaded). The screw recess extends deeply into the core of the screw for better distribution of the tightening torque. The LIGAFIX® screws must be placed with the dedicated screwdriver. Materials: • LIGAFIX® 30: DUOSORB® 30% β-Tricalcium Phosphate / 70% PLDLLA • LIGAFIX® 60: DUOSORB® 60% β-Tricalcium Phosphate / 40% PLDLLA Specificity: • LIGAFIX® 30 : All type of graft : soft tissue or Bone-Tendon-Bone (BTB). More resistant. • LIGAFIX® 60 : Only for soft tissue graft. More resorbable. • Round head : Femur and tibia. • Flat head : Only for tibia.