In Brief: Wright Medical Technology
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Wright Medical Technology: Rolls out the Cannulated Plus screw system for hip and trauma fixation following 510(k) clearance over the summer. "The 7.5 mm thread diameter and standard 20 mm thread length provide excellent bone purchase, while the deeper hex head design improves driver seating," the firm says. The stainless steel alloy screws are available in 20 lengths, ranging from 30 mm to 125 mm in 5 mm increments...
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