Arcad® osteosynthesis compressive staples are indicated for the correction of bone deformities (hallux valgus, lesser ray deformities, hammertoe deformity, coalitions, rheumatoid foot deformity, cavovarus foot, flatfoot), and treatment of joint stiffness (hallux rigidus, foot arthritis).

Arcad® staples are designed to facilitate fast and easy insertion in a variety of applications and once implanted, return to their shape memory compressed position. Compression is achieved at the arthrodesis or osteotomy site.

• No heat activation required
• Fast and easy insertion
• Range of sizes available from 8-25mm
• Symmetric or asymmetric leg lengths to fit anatomy
• Simple intraoperative repositioning; if required
• Mono-cortical or bi-cortical anchorage

One-piece compressive construct
The Arcad® Staples were designed to help achieve compression for fusion.

Delivered at ambient temperatures, the Nitinol (NiTi) ASTM F2063 memory metal structure induces balanced inward (“pushing”) forces. By pre-loading the staple with the Arcad® Forceps, the legs are then inserted into the guided pilot holes. Once the forceps are released, the memory of the metallic alloy exerts a compressive force on the legs as represented in the image above.

• Immediate and dynamic compression
• Chamfered extremity for easy introduction
• Low profile / atraumatic contours that are designed to preserve soft tissue
• Size range allows for precise fitting and anatomic compatibility

Minimal Instrumentation

• All required instruments are neatly configured in one sterilisation module
• Instrumentation facilitates simple insertion, repositioning, and removal
• The Implantation Forceps feature a unique lock and load design that permits convenient, reproducible deployment and rapid insertion