ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDIC SOLUTIONS

HUMERAL NAIL 8mm x 27.5cm

Newton Humeral Nail System Instructions for Use

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EN WARNINGS The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM must be sterilized prior to use. Please refer to the section on STERILIZATION below.  AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM     INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE  Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician DEVICE DESCRIPTION The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM consists of the AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL and AOS NEWTON™ PROXIMAL HUMERAL NAIL, designed to enter the humerus through the greater tuberosity. These titanium alloy nails are cannulated with a 6° proximal bend, a proximal diameter of 10mm, and are made of titanium alloy. The AOS NEWTON™ PROXIMAL HUMERAL is 15cm in length with a distal diameter of 8mm. The proximal end has four holes to accept the 5.0mm cancellous screws. The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL is available in 20cm, 22.5cm, 25cm, 27.5cm and 30cm lengths, with a distal diameter of 7mm, 8mm and 9mm. The proximal end of the long nail has two holes and one slot which also accept the 5.0mm cancellous screw. The proximal end of the nail is threaded to accept an end cap. The system is provided in a dedicated sterilization tray and includes an accompanying set of instruments. INDICATIONS FOR USE The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the humerus including two and three, and in some cases four-part humerus fractures. The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL is also intended to treat proximal and distal one third fractures, midshaft fractures and pathological fractures. The AOS NEWTON™ PROXIMAL HUMERAL NAIL is intended to treat stable and unstable proximal fractures of the humerus including two and three, and in some cases four-part humerus fractures. CONTRAINDICATIONS 1. Patients with an active superficial infection. 2. Pediatric patients, or patients with skeletal immaturity. 3. Patients with a history of frequent infections. 4. Patients with known sensitivity or allergies to the implant materials. 5. Patients with neuromuscular deficiencies in the affected limb sufficient to render the procedure unwarranted. 6. Conditions that preclude cooperation with the rehabilitation regimen for postoperative care or impair the patient's ability to follow directions. 7. Physical conditions that would preclude adequate implant support or retard healing, such as blood supply impairment in the treated area, obliterated medullary canal, insufficient bone quality or quantity, previous infection, or obesity.  Page 1 of 2  The AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM is intended for use by individuals with adequate training and familiarity with techniques associated with the orthopedic surgical procedure employed. For further information about techniques, complications, and hazards, consult the medical literature. Please refer to the AOS Newton™ Humeral Nail System Surgical Technique (PN 9015) for additional information on the use of the AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM. The implants of the AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM are for single use only. Reuse of the devices is associated with risks for the transmission of infectious diseases and loss of mechanical strength. While the device may appear undamaged, previous stress may have created imperfections and internal stress patterns which could lead to implant failure. Use care in storage and handling of devices. While in storage, device components should be protected from corrosive environments such as salt air, moisture, etc. While handling device components, do not apply excessive force to implants, as cutting, bending, or scratching the surface of device components can reduce their strength and fatigue resistance. Inspect all device components for damage prior to surgery. Replace damaged or worn components, as necessary. For proper care and handling of AOS REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS and AOS SINGLE USE INSTRUMENTS, please refer to their package insert (IFU-9000). MRI SAFETY INFORMATION Non-clinical testing has demonstrated that AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM implants are MR Conditional. A patient with this device can be safely scanned in an MR system meeting the following conditions: 1. 2. 3.  Static magnetic field of 1.5-Tesla (1.5 T) or 3-Tesla (3 T). Maximum spatial field gradient of 2,670 G/cm (26.7 T/m). When scanning in a 1.5 T scanner, patients can be scanned with a whole-body averaged SAR of 2.0 W/kg (Normal Operating Mode) for all landmark location for a maximum scan time of 15 minutes. 4. When scanning in a 3 T scanner, patients can be scanned with a whole-body averaged SAR of 2.0 W/kg (Normal Operating Mode) when landmarked above and below the hip for a maximum scan time of 15 minutes. If scanning is performed at the hip, the wholebody SAR needs to be limited to 1.0 W/kg or less for a maximum scan time of 15 minutes. The scanner SAR restrictions above apply to a circularly polarized wholebody RF coil. For other RF coil types (e.g., extremity, head, neck), appropriate whole-body SAR restrictions should be considered to ensure similar levels of localized SAR are achieved. RF HEATING Under the scan conditions defined above, AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM implants are expected to produce a maximum temperature rise less than or equal to 5.1 ºC after 15 minutes of continuous scanning. MR ARTIFACT In non-clinical testing, the image artifact caused by AOS NEWTON™ HUMERAL NAIL SYSTEM implants extend radially approximately 4.1 cm from the device. POSSIBLE ADVERSE EVENTS 1. Nerve or soft tissue damage, necrosis of bone or bone resorption, necrosis of the tissue, or inadequate healing from surgical trauma or presence of implant. 2. Vascular disorders including thrombophlebitis, pulmonary emboli, wound hematomas, and avascular necrosis of the femoral head. 3. Metal sensitivity or histological or allergic reaction to device materials. 4. Irritation injury of soft tissues, including impingement syndrome. 5. Pain, discomfort, or abnormal sensations. 6. Infections, both deep and superficial. 7. Bone damage or refracture. IFU-9009 / C May 2021
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