Product Overview
ANATOMICAL SITE: Femur, Knee, Tibia, Ankle
PROCEDURE: Fractures
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The XCaliber Hybrid Fixator is made of radiolucent material for unobstructed X-ray visualization. The metallic bolts and the cam and bush of each ball-joint, are the only radio-opaque components.
PHYSICIAN BENEFITS
• No obstruction to fracture visualization, allowing faster and easier reduction
• Easier to check callus formation and bone healing
• Less radiation exposure for the surgical team
• No maintenance or sterilization costs – conveniently packaged in a sterile kit
• Less inventory – minimal instrumentation
• Xtraordinary – packaged as a sterile kit in three time-saving configurations, ready for all long bone trauma application
• Single use – no maintenance and sterilization costs
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Surgical Technique: Quick Reference 1