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, Sybron, Dentsply, Duo Dental, Consensus Orthopedics, GE Medical, Theken Surgical, Bio-Horizons, Medtronic, MedicineLodge, Stryker, Ortho Development, Paragon Medical, LANX, NuVasive, MAKO Surgical, Synthes, Tornier 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.
