F.A.S.T.® Screws

Developed with the help of expert surgeons, the F.A.S.T.® screw range is used in numerous indications in forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot surgery.

Characteristics and materials

Characteristics:

F.A.S.T.® screws are available in 5 diameters and 3 versions:

  • Ø 2.3: compression screw
  • Ø 2.7: compression screw, beleved head screw and neutralisation screw
  • Ø 3.2: compression screw, beleved head screw
  • Ø 4.2: compression screw
  • Ø 6.5: compression screw, beleved head screw and neutralisation screw

F.A.S.T.® screws have the following characteristics:

  • Self-drilling so they can be inserted directly into the bone.
  • Beleved heads to optimize screw retention in the primary cortical bone and limit the risk of discomfort for the patient.
  • Larger guide pin diameters (Ø 1 / Ø 1.2 and Ø 2.2) to limit the risk of bending or breakage.

Materials:

F.A.S.T.® screws are made from titanium (TA6V ELI ISO 5832-3 )/ Sterile packaging

Instruments

2 kits are available for inserting F.A.S.T.® screws:

  • Forefoot and midfoot surgery kit for inserting screws of the following diameters: Ø 2.3 / Ø 2.7 / Ø 3.2 / Ø 4.2
  • Midfoot and hindfoot surgery kit for inserting screws of the following diameters: Ø 3.2 / Ø 4.2 / Ø 6.5

Indications

The FAST® range of screws is intended for use in foot surgery.

The indications are:

  • Synthesis of bone fragments,
  • Arthrodeses,
  • Osteotomies.

Contraindications :

  • acute, chronic, local or systemic infections (heart diseases, uncompensated diabetes, constant hemodialysis, weakened immune system).

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