Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System

The Acumed Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System is the latest evolution in fully threaded headless screw fixation, with intuitive instrumentation designed to simplify the surgical technique.

The Acutrak 2 System may help minimize drill depth sensitivity and offers 68 unique screw size options to fit a wide variety of applications throughout the body.

The Acutrak 2 Headless Compression Screw System includes the Acutrak 2 Micro, Acutrak 2 Mini, Acutrak 2 Standard, Acutrak 2 – 4.7, Acutrak 2 – 5.5, Acutrak 2 – 7.5.

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Features

  • Continuously Variable Thread Pitch

    The Acutrak fully threaded continuously variable thread pitch screw design provides greater compression and a larger window of compression as compared to partially threaded Herbert style screw designs.1 In addition, this feature allows a fracture or osteotomy site to lie almost anywhere along the length of the screw

  • Fully Threaded

    Biomechanical studies have shown that fully threaded screws better handle the cyclic loading that may occur during healing. The Acutrak Headless Compression Screw technology has shown greater push-out strength, greater resistance to cyclic loading, and greater resistance to torsional loading when compared to differential pitch screw technology

  • A Family of Options

    Available in six different families for a total of 68 different screws, addressing applications throughout the upper and lower extremities

  • Specialized Instruments

    Over 1.7 million Acutrak family screws implanted since 1994, supported by more than 100 clinical and biomechanical studies

 

The Acutrak Advantage

With its introduction in 1994, Acutrak Headless Compression Screw technology revolutionized the way surgeons treat fractures, fusions, and osteotomies. Acutrak 2 introduced the next generation in fully threaded headless fixation, with larger guide wires, larger hex drivers, and a tapered end. The Acutrak 2 System is routinely used in a number of lower-extremity fracture fixations, including those featured below. Explore the Acutrak Advantage.

Solutions for Simple to Complex Trimalleolar Injuries

Trimalleolar fractures involve the lateral malleolus, the medial malleolus, and the posterior malleolus. See how Acumed Foot and Ankle products provide solutions to treat these often challenging cases. Watch video, see clinical and biomechanical evidence, and explore case studies.

The Acutrak 2 Family

Acumed Acutrak 2 – 7.5

The Acumed Acutrak 2 – 7.5 is part of the latest evolution in fully-threaded headless screw fixation. With instrumentation designed to simplify the surgical technique, the Acutrak 2 – 7.5 is composed of 17 unique screw size options to fit a wide variety of applications throughout the body. Indications for the Acutrak 2 – 7.5 include: ankle arthrodesis, triple arthrodesis, talonavicular fusion, calcaneal osteotomy, subtalar fusion, TMT fusion, calcaneocuboid fusion, hindfoot arthrodesis, greater tuberosity fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and femoral condyle fractures. The Acutrak 2 – 7.5 is available in sizes from 40 mm to 120 mm and is inserted using a 4.0 mm hex driver over a .094″ guide wire.

Acutrak 2 – 5.5

The Acutrak 2 – 5.5 is part of the latest evolution in fully-threaded headless screw fixation. With instrumentation designed to simplify the surgical technique, the Acutrak 2 – 5.5 is composed of 8 unique screw size options to fit a wide variety of applications throughout the body. Indications for the Acutrak 2 – 5.5 include: Jones fractures, distal radius fractures, talus fractures, malleolar fractures, midfoot fusions, MTP fusions, greater tuberosity fractures, carpal fusions, radial styloid fractures, MCP fusions, capitellum fractures, tarsal fractures, midfoot fusions, OCD repair, and osteotomies. The Acutrak 2 – 5.5 screws are available in lengths up to 60 mm and inserted with a 3.0 mm hex driver over a .062″ guide wire.

Acutrak 2 – 4.7

The Acutrak 2 – 4.7 is part of the latest evolution in fully-threaded headless screw fixation. With instrumentation designed to simplify the surgical technique, the Acutrak 2 – 4.7 is composed of 10 unique screw size options to fit a wide variety of applications throughout the body. Indications for the Acutrak 2 – 4.7 include: Jones fractures, distal radius fractures, talus fractures, malleolar fractures, midfoot fusions, MTP fusions, greater tuberosity fractures, scaphoid fractures, and nonunions, carpal fusions, radial styloid fractures, MCP fusions, capitellum fractures, tarsal fractures, midfoot fusions, OCD repair, and osteotomies. The Acutrak 2 – 4.7 are available in lengths up to 50 mm, are inserted with a 3.0 mm hex over a .062″ guide wire and are color-coded for easy identification in the surgery room.

Acutrak 2 Standard

The Acutrak 2 Standard is designed for the fixation of small bone fractures and joint fusions, where a 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm headed screw or an equivalent-sized headless screw would otherwise be required. The Acutrak 2 Standard is extremely versatile, with a variable thread pitch and fully-threaded length that can provide excellent compression for the patient. The Acutrak 2 is indicated for: scaphoid fractures and nonunions, capitellum fractures, navicular fractures, bunionectomies, 5th metatarsal fractures, carpal fusions, and MCP fusions. Acutrak 2 Standard screws are inserted with a 2.5 mm hex driver over a .054″ guide wire.

Acumed Acutrak 2 Mini

The Acumed Acutrak 2 Mini incorporates the same design principles as the rest of the Acutrak 2 family of screws, with a smaller diameter and shorter lengths. The Acutrak 2 Mini is designed for the fixation of small bone fractures and joint fusions, where a 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm headed screw or an equivalent-sized headless screw would otherwise be required. Indications for the Acutrak 2 Mini include: scaphoid fractures and nonunions, bunionectomies, radial styloid fractures, radial head fractures, avulsion fractures, carpal fusions, MCP fusions, OCD repair, and Phalangeal fractures. Acutrak 2 Mini screws are available in lengths up to 30 mm, are inserted with a 2.0 mm hex over a .045″ guide wire and are color-coded for easy identification in the surgery room.

Acutrak 2 Micro

The Acutrak 2 Micro incorporates the same design principles as the rest of the Acutrak 2 family of screws. The Acutrak 2 Micro is designed for the fixation of small bones and fracture fragments, where a 2.0 mm – 2.4 mm headed cruciform screw or an equivalent-sized headless screw would otherwise be required. Indications for the Acutrak 2 Micro include: radial head fractures, phalangeal fractures, carpal fractures, metacarpal head fractures, proximal pole scaphoid fractures. Acutrak 2 Micro screws are available in lengths up to 30 mm, are inserted with a 1.5 mm hex over a .035″ guide wire and are color-coded for easy identification in the surgery room.

Cyclic Loading

The highest amount of retained compression after cyclic loading1.

The highest resistance to torsional loading compared to AO and Herbert screws in cadaveric and synthetic bone material.1

1. Wheeler DL, McLoughlin SW. Biomechanical assessment of compression screws. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1998;350:237-245.

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