Medical

Challenges facing fasteners in medical implants:

• Rigorous performance requirements in the implant manufacturing
• Millions of loading cycles without the opportunity for retightening
• Inability to accept adhesives and other add-on locking devices

Companies using Spiralock:

• Biomet, Depuy, Smith & Nephew, Hayes Medical, GE Medical, Theken Surgical, Bio-Horizons, Medtronic, Spinetech, Intuitive Surgical, Medquest, MedicineLodge, Endotech, Stryker, Otto Bock, Ortho Development, Hosmer Dorrance and others

Examples of Spiralock applications:

• Hip, knee, spinal and dental implants, artificial limbs, orthopedic and surgical tools, MRI equipment, heart transplant device, pacemakers, dental drills and other applications.