Huntley, Ill.-based Centric Medical's Cannulated Screw Internal Fixation System received FDA 510(k) clearance for use in foot and ankle reconstruction procedures.
Here are three things to know:
1. Centric Medical develops surgical implants for the treatment of distal extremity pathology. Centric Medical is a division of Huntley-based Life Spine.
2. The internal fixation system is a streamlined multi-component system made of titanium alloy with a wide variety of diameters and lengths. The new options are specifically indicated for the forefoot and come in 2.0, 2.5, and 3.0 millimeter diameters with headed and headless options.
3. Centric Medical saw five 510(k) clearances in 2017 and sees a full cannulated screw selection as an integral step to a complete foot and ankle portfolio.
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