The Flexible Intramedullary Nail Instrument Set is a set of surgical tools specifically designed for fixation of long bone fractures, particularly in pediatric patients. This innovative system utilizes an Elastic Intramedullary Nail, a flexible rod inserted into the bone marrow cavity to stabilize the fracture while allowing a degree of natural motion. This flexibility is crucial in pediatric cases, as children’s bones are still growing and heal more easily with less rigid fixation.
Surgical Intramedullary Nail instrument sets typically include various components, such as reamers, guides, and intramedullary nails of varying sizes, allowing surgeons to tailor surgical procedures to the patient’s specific needs. Reamers prepare the medullary canal for nail insertion, ensuring a snug fit and enhancing stability. Guided instruments help accurately place the nail within the bone, minimizing the risk of surgical complications.
| Elastic Nail Instrument Set (ZEIN) (91307000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Ref. Code | English Name | Specification | Quantity |
| 1 | 16010001 | Nail Bender | - | 2 |
| 2 | 16010003 | Straight Impactor | - | 1 |
| 3 | 16010004 | Beveled Impactor | - | 1 |
| 4 | 16010005 | End-Cap Screwdriver Shaft 1 | φ2.0 / φ2.5 / φ3.0 | 1 |
| 5 | 16010006 | End-Cap Screwdriver Shaft 2 | φ3.5 / φ4.0 | 1 |
| 6 | 16010007 | Nail Cutter | - | 1 |
| 7 | 16010008 | Hammer Guide | - | 1 |
| 8 | 16010009 | Cutter Handle | - | 1 |
| 9 | 16010011 | Straight Awl | - | 1 |
| 10 | 16010012 | Slotted Hammer | - | 1 |
| 11 | 16010013 | Extraction Pliers | - | 1 |
| 12 | 16010014 | Curved Awl | - | 1 |
| 13 | 16010019 | Insertion Handle | - | 2 |
| 14 | 16010019-01 | Chuck Wrench | - | 2 |
They are predominantly used for stabilizing diaphyseal and metaphyseal fractures in long bones (such as femur, tibia, and forearm bones) in pediatric patients and young adolescents.
Flexible nails provide dynamic stability. By allowing micro-motion at the fracture site while preserving bone biology, they encourage rapid callus formation without disturbing the physis (growth plates).
The nail bender allows surgeons to contour the flexible titanium or stainless steel nails prior to insertion, ensuring three-point contact inside the medullary canal for optimal biomechanical stability.
End caps are fastened using the corresponding screwdriver shafts to prevent nail migration, protect soft tissues from nail irritation, and facilitate easier extraction during subsequent removal procedures.
Yes, all instruments in the set are engineered from surgical-grade stainless steel and designed to undergo standard hospital sterilization and autoclave procedures repeatedly.