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Rattler™ Interference Screw System
- Retains 80% strength at 8 weeks1-3
- Fully resorbed in 12-14 months1-3
- Provides lasting strength throughout healing process1-3
The Rattler™ Interference Screw is designed specifically for hand and foot applications. This small, but strong screw provides exceptional strength in small bones. The Rattler™ Interference Screw is made from the clinically proven LactoSorb® copolymer. The quick resorbing time and strength retention provides lasting strength throughout the healing process.
1 An YH, et al.: Fixation of osteotomies using bioabsorbable screws in the canine femur. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, 355:330-311, 1998.
2 Pietrzak WS, et al.: Effect of simulated introperative heating and shaping on mechanical properties of a bioabsorbable fracture plate material. Applied Biomaterials, 38(1):17-24; 1997.
3 Rodeo, SA et al.: Tendon-healing in a bone tunnel. A biomechanical and histological study in the dog. Journal of Bone Surgery, 75-A(12): 1795-1803; 1993.
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