TriMed Inc., a global developer of solutions for the orthopedic treatment of foot, ankle, and upper extremities and a subsidiary of Henry Schein Inc., has launched new upper extremity products. The company’s Wrist Fixation System 3 represents a new era of TriMed’s traditional Wrist Fixation System.
Built on the success of the Company’s Wrist Fixation System – which provides orthopedic surgeons a wide variety of options for treating complex periarticular fractures of the upper extremity – the Wrist Fixation System 3 is a comprehensive system used to treat distal radius fractures. Featuring a more user-friendly and intuitive tray design, the collection includes volar plating, fragment specific implants, a bridge plate, and TriMed’s “Magic Screwdriver” tool which allows surgeons to bring the radius out to length and correct coronal malalignment of the distal radius. The Wrist Fixation System 3 also incorporates design upgrades to its volar plates, which are now thinner and provide expanded coverage of the lunate facet. Additionally, the volar and dorsal hook plate guides have been enhanced with polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material to aid in plate placement during surgical procedures.
“TriMed has a long history in wrist fixation, and for the past 20 years, we have worked diligently to foster an inventive culture that aims to provide solutions where traditional methods fall short,” said David Medoff, chief commercial officer at TriMed. “The Wrist Fixation System 3 is the next evolution of our wrist fixation series. As one of the first companies to develop a complete wrist fixation system, giving surgeons the tools to help treat complex distal radius fractures with precision and ease, we are pleased to continue enhancing our offerings in this space.”
TriMed is also bringing to the U.S. market a Silicone Finger Implant, a flexible silicone elastomer implant used to help enhance function of disabled metacarpophalangeal or proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP) and to help reduce pain in PIP joints. Manufactured from high tear-resistant implant grade silicone, the Silicone Finger Implant can be used to help ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis patients suffering from major joint damage and chronic pain.
“TriMed and Henry Schein are pleased to have the opportunity to bring new products to market,” said Shawn Kroll, vice president and general manager of orthopedics at Henry Schein. “Together, we are dedicated to helping to improve patient care and outcomes while enhancing efficiencies for our customers.”
For more information, visit trimedortho.com.
