Tubing Tools
Med Vet International Nitrogen Female Schrader Barbed End, J0536NYB
Nitrogen Female Schrader Barbed End
Med Vet International 2.4mm x 16mm Stainless Steel Cortical Self-Tapping Screws, J1073AA, 6-Pack
Many fractures in feline and small canine patients are too small for the 2.0mm DCP and the 2.7mm CDP is too large.The difference between these plates is enormous compared to the difference between 2.7 and 3.5 CDPs. The AMI (resistance to bending) of the 2.7 CDP is 20 times stiffer than the 2.0 DCP. The AMI of the 2.4 DCP is 10 times that of the 2.0 DCP.The solution is a 2.4 series of plates and screws. The plates in both size and strength are midway between 2.0 and 2.7 DCPs. The range and specifications are shown below. The standard 1.5mm hex screwdriver (used for 1.5 and 2.0 screws) is required. The pilot drill is 1.8mm and dedicated instrumentation such as load/neutral guides are also available.
Med Vet International FESSA Tubular Fixator System, 6mm x 30mm Tube, J1050A
This system is widely used in Europe and offers several advantages over conventional fixator systems. The connecting tubes or rods use a simple hexhead set screw as the pin holding or clamping mechanism. The system is very strong for its light weight. The smaller tubes will accept the smallest of K-wire making it extremely useful in fracture management of small exotics and cats.