Artemis Hip Fracture Nailing System - GLW Medical Innovation

Hip Fracture Nailing System

Artemis PFN is an intramedullary nailing platform for fixation of stable and unstable intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures. It features an Ø11mm titanium alloy nail for robust strength, encased in an injection-molded carbon fiber reinforced PEEK material. This combination allows for subtle micro movements and promotes callus formation.

Strength and Stability

The integration of titanium strength with the elastic modulus derived from carbon fiber polyetheretherketone (TI CFR-PEEK) yields a nail that provides significant clinical advantages. The use of CFR-PEEK composite materials enhances visualization in both long and short nail configurations, facilitating easier assessment of bone healing.

Redefined Nail Design

Added Visibility

Lagshield™ Function

Lagshield is a protective layer of CFR PEEK on the lateral side of the nail. This prevents the lag screw reamer from notching the nails load bearing titanium core during the reaming procedure.

The proximal femoral nail kits, consist of the Nail and a preassembled Set Screw. Its universal design is intended for left and right application.

Smooth nail insertion, preventing anterior impingement.

Lag screw
(70–130mm)

Anti-Rotation Locking Pin
(70, 95, 110mm)

Locking screw
(25-110mm)

Proximal Femoral Nail Kit
The proximal femoral nail kits, consist of the Nail and a preassembled Set Screw. Its universal design is intended for left and right application.

Lag Screw
The lag screw has a diameter of 11mm and is available in lengths ranging from 70 to 130mm in 5mm increments. The most common lengths are offered in 2.5mm increments. The lag screw is made of titanium alloy.

Anti-Rotation Locking Pin
The anti-rotation locking pin is designed to provide additional rotational stability and fixation performance.

Locking Screw
The locking screw of the Artemis PFN is blunt tipped, self-tapping, dual lead thread and have a diameter of 5mm. It is fully threaded and comes in a wide range from 25mm to 110mm in 2.5mm increments up to 50mm and in 5mm increments up to 110mm. A high torque transfer is achieved through the T25 torx screw head.

Hybrid Materials and Manufacturing

Patented manufacturing process utilizes a combination of titanium and composite materials. The nails structural benefits are provided by the strength of titanium and the flexibility of CFR PEEK which allows for increased micro movements and callus formation. The process of minimized titanium milling with the benefit of injection molded CFR PEEK results in reduced waste manufacturing.

Lagshield^® Function

Lagshield is a protective layer of CFR PEEK on the lateral side of the nail.This prevents the lag screw reamer from notching the nails load bearing titanium core during the reaming procedure.

Lagshield aids in guidance of the reamer and protects the load bearing titanium, preventing the lag screw reamer from notching the nails titanium core during the reaming procedure.

Multiple Locking Options

Optimal implant stability with a Lag Screw and optional combination of integrated Anti-Rotation Locking Pin supports compression and helps to remove the Z-effect.

A simple, one piece cannulated set screw locks in to the lag screw, preventing rotation of the lag screw.

The lag screw can move backwards, with the head fragment but cannot rotate.

Locking pin locks into the lateral cortex and the nail, providing additional stability allowing the head fragment to collapse with the lag screw.

Added Visibility

The composite materials provide clinical benefits with improved visualization in both long and short nail configurations. This added visibility allows for easier assessment of bone healing. The radiolucent proximal end of the nail provides better radiographic visibility of the femoral neck in an oblique medio-lateral image.

Streamlined Instrumentation

One concise instrumentation tray with three dedicated layers for preparation, insertion and extraction.
Carefully redesigned instruments for ease of use, allowing for a minimally invasive technique.

One Instrument Tray

Extraction

#	Ref	Description
22	T5-0430-000	Extraction Rod, Zimmer/Hall
23	T5-0420-000	Reduction Spoon, Zimmer/Hall
24	T5-0440-000	Slotted Hammer
25	T5-0120-000	Awl, Curved
26	T5-0350-000	Locking Screw Drill, Long
27	T5-0340-000	Locking Screw Trocar
28	T5-0330-000	Locking Screw Drill Sleeve
29	T5-0320-000	Locking Screw Guide Sleeve
30	T5-0380-000	Depth Gauge
31	T5-0370-000	Direct Measuring Gauge
32	T5-0310-000	Flexible Screwdriver, 4.0mm, AO Small
33	T5-0390-000	Screwdriver Bit T25, AO Small
34	T5-0530-000	Lag Screw Tap

Insertion

#	Ref	Description
10	T5-0230-000	Lag Screw Guide Sleeve
11	T5-0290-000	Lag Screw Driver
12	T5-0220-000	Ball Tip Screwdriver, 8.0mm, Zimmer/Hall
13	T5-0240-000	K-wire Sleeve
14	T5-0280-000	Lag Screw Measuring Gauge
15	T5-0450-000	Compression Device – Lever
16	T5-0450-000	Compression Device
17	T5-0200-000	Nail Holding Bolts
18	T5-0210-000	Targeting Device
19	T5-0250-000	Lag Screw Drill, Ø11mm, Zimmer/Hall
20	T5-0260-000	Lag Screw Drill Stop

Preparation

#	Ref	Description
1	T5-0460-000	Channel Tube
2	T5-0180-000	Guide Wire Driver
3	T5-0100-000	Handle, AO small
4	T5-0410-000	Guide Wire Pusher
5	T5-0170-000	Opening Reamer, Zimmer/Hall
6	T5-0160-000	Opening Reamer Sleeve
7	T5-0110-000	T-Handle, Zimmer/Hall Coupling
8	T5-0400-000	Strike Plate
9	T5-0150-000	Repositioning Guide