Here are five things to know about the technology:
1. VariLock is designed for 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 joint penetration.
2. Throughout this year, Medtronic will launch the VariLoc system country-by-country, beginning with China. The additional countries that will receive the technology this year include Chile, Kenya, Pakistan, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam. The further launches are pending local approval.
3. The technology includes several patents covering the anatomical shape, variable angle locking screw, cannulated locking screw and its color coding. The technology includes a low-profile design specifically for clavicles.
4. Medtronic Kanghui plans to continue heavy investment in research and development to advance spine care.
5. The VariLoc Locking Compression Plate System isn’t available in the United States.
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