6mm x 304mm (12") IMPeek Rod
This rod is:
- Cuttable
- Autoclavable
- Drillable
- Radiodense and visible on radiographs
- Strong but flexible and approximates the mechanical properties of bone
- Biocompatible
- Made from carbon fibre reinforced PEEK
- Light weight
- Made in the USA to the highest standards
Potential uses include:
- IM rod in conjunction with plates for long bones of small dogs and cat
- 2.7mm screws or smaller recommended
- Tie-in external fixators, especially juxta-articular fractures
- Exotic or pocket pet orthopedics
- Screwable dowel pins for metacarpals/tarsals
- Spinal rods