Zimmer introduces a cephalomedullary nail system

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. introduced the Zimmer Natural Nail Cephalomedullary Nail System to the European market at the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress 2010. The Cephalomedullary Nail is designed to help address fractures of the femur, especially intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures, according to a company press release.

“Since no two fractures are the same, it’s important that surgeons have access to options which ensure the best possible fixation for all patient types,” Bob Peterhans, president, Zimmer Trauma, stated in the release. “From tip to tip, the design of the Zimmer Natural Nail Cephalomedullary Nail System focuses on restoring and stabilizing the anatomy. Surgeons utilizing the Cephalomedullary Nail can expect precise and easy-to-use instrumentation that minimizes the potential for inaccuracies.”

The Cephalomedullary Nail features an anatomically contoured implant and intuitive instrumentation capable of addressing the needs of patients of all shapes and sizes, Zimmer said. Central to the design of the nail is its anatomic shape which helps restore patients to their natural, pre-injury state. It provides fixation to help restore the natural shape of the femur, and features a small proximal section designed to minimize the amount of bone that must be removed for nail insertion.

The Cephalomedullary Nail features Zimmer’s StabiliZe Technology and optimized screw locations to help better link the nail to bone, the company added. Screws are placed throughout the implant to further secure it and maintain length and alignment during the healing process. A choice of short and long nails, as well as nails of different diameters and center-column-diaphyseal (CCD) angles are available to best match the individual anatomy of the patient. The nail system’s instrumentation features color-coded instrumentation to aid surgical staff during the procedure.