BioMedical Enterprises of San Antonio, Texas is releasing to the US market the HammerLock Intramedullary Nitinol Fixation System for hammertoe correction procedures. The heat activated system uses the special shape memory property of nitinol to compress the joint as the metal adjusts to body temperature.
The BME HammerLock™ stabilizes the proximal joint of the toe without the need for exposed wires. Formed out of the biocompatible shape memory alloy Nitinol, the HammerLock™ is designed to change shape when exposed to body heat. After being placed internally across the joint in its closed, spear-like shape, the implant morphs as it warms to normal limb temperature to provide strong fixation of the proximal joint of the toe. Its spring-like behavior then compresses the joint long-term resulting in an optimal environment for healing.
Made by Texas-based BME, the only Nitinol small bone fixation manufacturer in the U.S., the HammerLock™ was carefully designed with the feedback of dozens of foot surgeons from across the country resulting in an advanced, robust implant that provides secure fixation. In addition, the implant’s patent-pending storage and deployment system sets a new standard for quick, simple and precise insertion minimizing operating room time.Advanced shape memory intramedullary implant design. Aggressive barbs maintain compression while minimizing stress on cortical walls. Anatomical proportions for proper reduction of smaller phalangeal segments. Three sizes in straight and angled versions for proper fit in a wide variety of cases. Innovative HammerBlock™ deployment system for fast, precise, no-touch insertion.
Press release: BME Introduces the HammerLock™ Shape Memory Device for Hammertoes…
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