Universal Clamp®

Spinal Fixation Implant

Deformity Trauma Posterior fixation - Thoracic and Lumbar portion of the spine

Material and Range: titanium alloy 5.5 and 6.0 mm; Stainless steel 5.5, 6.0 and 6.35mm. It offers sublaminar fixation with immediate stability resulting in reduced stress on the bone/implant interface with gradual 3D correction. The Instrumentation Set is minimal with 2 reduction tools.

Concept

The weak point in a spinal osteosynthesis is the implant/bone interface. Our aim was to find a strong connection that diminishes the stress on bone to allow an increase in reduction forces. In addition, the ideal device should associate the straighforwardness of Luque-type implants, the stability oaf screws and the adaptability of hooks.

We are satisfied that the Universal Clamp more than meets these goals.

Simple and Quick

The Universal Clamp consists of only three components:

  • Woven Polyester Band
    Manufactured according to the most advanced technologies, it combines biocompatibility, strength and fl exibility without compromise.
  • Tialloy Clamp
    Only available for 5.5mm Ti rods, it ensures resistant and reliable stability of the construct.
  • Tialloy Locking Screw
    Simple and secure system to lock the clamp and the band onto the rod. The Universal Clamp is indicated to address the surgical and biomechanical challenges encountered in all types of coliosis. Shunting the use of pedicle screws, hooks and wires greatly reduces operative duration.

Strong and Stable

Fixation

The Universal Clamp can be considered as a “universal hook”. The mechanical stability of the construct is provided by the fixation of the clamp itself on the rod and by the high tension of the band firmly locked in the clamp.

Reliability

Thanks to its patented design, the powerful locking mechanism of the Universal Clamp permits the same compression or distraction maneuvers as any pedicle screw or hook system.

Tightening

The mechanical performances of the Universal Clamp are primarily attributable to the unique features of the polyester band. A dedicated tightening instrument enables the surgeon to attain high band tensions in safely controlled manner.

Conservative and Versatile

Bone Preservation

In comparison with hooks and stainless steel wires, the fl at polyester band loads the bony structure in a physiologically sound manner (at loads of 50N, the stress on the bone is 17 times lower than that produced by wires and 9.5 times lower than that of hooks).

Moreover, since the Universal Clamp replaces screws, the bony structure is fully preserved. It may even be used in many osteoporotic patients.

Reduction Control

In order to perform a physiological reduction, several Universal Clamps can be positioned along the rods.

In this manner, the clamps can be tightened independently and simultaneously to obtain a smoothly controlled reduction.

Adaptability

The flat polyester band is fully fl exible allowing safer passage around bony landmarks for a powerful grip.


Biological tests have demonstrated that the polyester band is completely innocuous for the surrounding spine and soft tissues.

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Availability

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