Featuring novel variable angle locking technology, the system allows surgeons to adapt screw angulations to patient anatomy, capture fracture fragments, fine-tune screw trajectory after plate placement and position screws precisely to avoid unnecessary penetration of the nearby joints.
Starting with China, the system is being launched on a country-by-country basis in this year, including Chile, Kenya, Pakistan, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam.
VariLoc system is not available for sale in the US.
VariLoc’s round locking holes accept both variable angle locking screw and standard locking screw, while its cannulated locking screw allows in optimal compression of intra-articular fractures.
The color coding of the instruments helps in stock management and size identification.
Medtronic Kanghui Orthopedics president and vice president Alex Moussa said: "Ever since the launch of MonoLoc® Locking Compression Plate System almost a decade ago, we have been focusing on the development of the next generation of locking technology.
"The Variable Angle Locking Technology we launched today can be used to treat a wide range of bone fractures from simple to complex.
“We are pleased to provide therapy solutions that may help tens of thousands of patients in need of better fracture treatment within China and in the global emerging markets. Medtronic Kanghui will continue to invest heavily in R&D to advance patient care."
