The radiotranslucent properties of the Creed Cannnulated Screws provide a significant clinical advantage over traditional metal implants by drastically improving the visualization of bones and joint spaces. Surgeons can better assess post-operative healing by “seeing through” the implant and down to the bony structures on radiographs.
Type III
Anodized
Titanium
PEEK
Overmold
Titanium
Core
The lower titanium load, which is reinforced by a PEEK (polyetheretherketone) overmold, provides clear bone visibility during plain radiography as well as less scatter with advanced imaging techniques. Improved visualization enables the clinician to interpret bone healing with greater confi dence leading to faster advancement of recovery protocols.
Ring
Markings
Type III
Anodized
Titanium
Due to the radiolucent properties of PEEK, the threads of the Creed Cannulated Screws are invisible on radiographs. In order to identify where the screw threads begin, and end, the titanium core on the Ø5.6mm and Ø7.4mm screws have small sections with larger diameters that perform as markers. The Ø4.3mm screws only have one marker while the Ø2.5mm screws have titanium threads and do not require this feature.
The Creed Cannulated Screws are designed to allow for reliable, stable and compatible fixation to address a large variety of osteotomies, fusions and fractures.
With an increased cannulation, Creed screws accept larger diameter k-wires and feature an enhanced self-drilling, self-tapping cutting screw tip which is unique to Carbon22. Combining these features limits k-wire bending and reduces the amount of bone chips displaced thus allowing the surgeon to implant with little effort.
Creed Cannulated Screws are available in four diameters and offer a wide range of lengths with 2mm and 5mm increments.
