Device Dossier
Fixation device, internal, plate
Device Dossier for Fixation device, internal, plate (Fixation plate, fracture-healing, non-biodegradable., Class IIb, sponsor Smith & Nephew). ARTG…
- GMDN category: Fixation plate, fracture-healing, non-biodegradable.
- Sponsor: Smith & Nephew
Intended purpose
A fixation device that is attached to bone fragments with screws to bridge the fracture gap and shield the fracture site from stress as the bone heals. It may also be used to temporarily augment the bone following a lengthening procedure, or to help fuse a joint where arthrodesis is desired