Utility
The versatile, high-strength, low-profile utility plates are 1.5mm thick, allowing for usage in nearly all soft tissue environments and are available in a range of sizes.
The oblong compression hole accommodates a Ø3.0mm non-locking screw. Locking and non-locking screws of Ø3.0mm and Ø3.5mm may be used in all other fixation holes
Utility
The versatile, high-strength, low-profile utility plates are 1.5mm thick, allowing for usage in nearly all soft tissue environments and are available in a range of sizes.
The oblong compression hole accommodates a Ø3.0mm non-locking screw. Locking and non-locking screws of Ø3.0mm and Ø3.5mm may be used in all other fixation holes
Standard compression hole:
- Accomodates with 3.0 non-locking screws
- Delivers 1.5 mm of additional compression
- Corresponds to areas with high bone density
Threaded holes:
For locking or non-locking 3.0 or 3.5 mm screws
Visual alignment guide for arthrodesis line:
Precise positioning of the plate in relation to the arthrodesis line
Visual alignment guide for compressive plantar screw:
Exact positioning of the MTP plate in relation to the interfragmentary screw
The Airlock® Ø3.0mm and Ø3.5mm locking and non-locking screws may be used in all Airlock plate fixation holes. However the standard compression hole only accomodate Ø3.0mm non-locking screws, and the Presslock® compression hole only accomodate Ø3.5mm locking screws.
Additional plantar compression can be achieved with a combined Nexis Ø4.0mm headless compression screw, beveled PECA Compressive Ø4.0mm screw, or Nexis Ø5.0mm headless compression screw.
All instrumentation is conveniently organized and color coded (see below).
Monoaxial & Polyaxial Capability
- Monoaxial locking screws
- Polyaxial non-locking screws
- Tapered head
- Self-tapping design
- Self-retaining driver / screw interface
Airlock with Presslock Upgrade
Airlock 2.0
Airlock 2.0 Reduction Instruments
AirlockGO® Product Delivery Option
AirlockGoTM combines Novastep’s Airlock® plating system and cleanSTART® sterile packaged, single-use instrument kits with a selection of Nexis® Ø4.0mm headless compression screws; providing the user with a self-contained, all-inclusive unit that addresses a range of foot and ankle pathologies.
Each AirlockGOTM box features a unique, procedurespecific configuration of implants and instruments that includes precontoured low-profile plates, monoaxial locking, polyaxial non-locking and headless compression screws.
All instrument kits and implants are individually packaged sterile with self-adhesive, UDI compliant data matrix labels.
Airlock® Operative Technique
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Airlock® Tray Layout
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Prior to use of the Novastep® system, carefully read the surgical technique, the instructions for use (IFU) and all packaging label information related to the implants and instruments.
Medical devices. Implants: Class IIb-CE1639; Instruments: Class I-CE / Class IIa-CE1639.
