Kaphorn

KAPHORN is a side loading posterior osteosynthesis system.

It is intended for the reduction of pathologies of the thoraco-lombo-sacral spine by restoring the disc height as well as the physiological bending of the spine

Implant material: titanium alloy T6AV (ISO 5832-3 and ASTM F136).
Instrument material : stainless steel (EN 10088-2, EN 10216-5, ASTM A213), titanium (5832-3 or 5832-2), polymers

KAPHORN system can be used in skeletally mature individuals (adults) and in adolescent population for specific indications such as scoliosis.
This medical device is intended for the posterior fixation of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. It is indicated for the treatment of

deformities (any etiology)
Trauma
Tumors
the degenerative spine (spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, spinal fractures, spinal stenosis, non-union)

KAPHORN can also be used in revision surgery in case of failure of a previous procedure.

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Characteristics :

Double threaded screw, extension partially cannulated for extension guide
Break off threaded extension with trilobe footprint
Open and closed connector with +/- 17° of angular freedom with the screw threaded extension
Iliac, axial and parallel connectors
Iliac, sacral and 2 or 3-points sacro-iliac fixation

Product range :

5 polyaxial and monoaxial screws diameters (ø4.5 to 8.5 mm), L 30 to 70 mm
Offset version of open and closed connectors
Titanium alloy rods (ø5.5 mm) :
- straight (L 40-500 mm)
- pre-bent (L40-130 mm)
- ultra-bent : 60° and 90°
A complete range of connectors : axial, parallel, iliac