Overview
The XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System is Hofer Medical Solutions' titanium plate-and-screw system for the hand. Its intended use, in Hofer's instructions for use, is fixation of fractures of small bones and small bone fragments of the hand. XS is Hofer's size class for minifragment implants, and Hofer describes the system as multidirectional and angle-stable, based on the internal fixator principle.
The plates come in two series with the same seven shapes. HS1.5 plates are 0.8 mm thick and coloured green; HS2.0 plates are 1.0 mm thick and coloured blue. Each series has 14 plates (straight, two-row lattice, shifted two-row lattice in left and right versions, T, Y, Z and X) with 4 to 13 holes, plus a washer. The plates are pre-shaped and low-profile. They can be re-contoured only between the holes, with bending pliers before implantation and bending sticks during it.
The self-tapping titanium screws come in Ø 1.5, 1.7, 2.0 and 2.2 mm, all with a 2.5 mm head and a ForceDRIVE T6 drive. Two head designs set the locking: the INTEOS® Standard screw locks polyaxially and the INTEOS® Conic eXtreme screw gives angle-stable locking. Hofer states that all screws are compatible with all plates. The system is part of the Hofer Osteosynthesis range, used in internal osteosynthesis of hand fractures.
Manufactured by Hofer Medical Solutions in Fürstenfeld, Austria, and distributed in Cyprus by OrganoGEN, Hofer's exclusive Cyprus distributor. The XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System is GESY-covered for metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. Other uses are confirmed case by case with OrganoGEN.
Indications & Contraindications
Indicated For
- Fixation of fractures of small bones and small bone fragments of the hand
Contraindicated For
- Absolute: known or suspected sensitivity to the implant material
- Absolute: application on the spine
- Relative: acute, chronic or local infection or inflammation, reduced blood flow to the area, reduced bone stability for secure implant fixation, or inadequate soft-tissue cover
- Relative: open epiphyseal plates, obesity, or limited patient compliance with post-operative rehabilitation
- Relative: open, contaminated fractures that cannot be adequately cleaned
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Hofer GmbH & Co KG (Hofer Medical Solutions), Fürstenfeld, Austria |
|---|---|
| Distributor in Cyprus | OrganoGEN Limited (exclusive) |
| Size class | XS (Hofer's minifragment size) |
| Plate series | HS1.5, 0.8 mm thick (green). HS2.0, 1.0 mm thick (blue) |
| Plate shapes | Straight, two-row lattice, shifted two-row lattice (left and right), T, Y, Z and X, plus a washer, in each series |
| Plates per series | 14, with 4 to 13 holes |
| Plate design | Pre-shaped and low-profile, with no or minor screw-head overstand. Re-contouring between the holes only |
| Implant material | Titanium |
| Screws | INTEOS® Standard (polyaxial) and INTEOS® Conic eXtreme (angle-stable), self-tapping, atraumatic tip |
| Screw diameters | Ø 1.5, 1.7, 2.0 and 2.2 mm, all with a 2.5 mm head |
| Screw lengths | 6 to 20 mm (Ø 1.5 and 1.7 mm). 6 to 24 mm (Ø 2.0 and 2.2 mm). 1 mm steps |
| Drill | Ø 1.1 mm for Ø 1.5 and 1.7 mm screws. Ø 1.5 mm for Ø 2.0 and 2.2 mm screws |
| Drive | ForceDRIVE T6 |
| Plate and screw compatibility | All screws are compatible with all plates (Hofer) |
| Instruments | Bending pliers, bending sticks, plate cutting pliers, double drill guides, depth gauge, ForceDRIVE T6 screwdriver with holding sleeve, trays |
| Regulatory | CE-marked Class IIb under EU MDR 2017/745 (notified body 0483) for plates and screws |
| GESY status in Cyprus | Covered for metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. Other uses confirmed case by case with OrganoGEN |
GESY Coverage & Pricing in Cyprus
The XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System is GESY-covered in Cyprus for metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. When it is implanted by a participating surgeon at a GESY-contracted hospital, the cost of the implants is included in the hospital reimbursement; patients are not billed separately. Other uses are confirmed case by case with OrganoGEN.
For self-pay or international patients, OrganoGEN provides hospital quotations on request. Request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System indicated for?
Which plates does the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System include?
Which screws does the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System use, and how do they lock?
Is the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System CE-marked?
Is the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System covered by GESY in Cyprus?
Who manufactures the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System?
How does the XS-INTEOS® Minifragment System relate to the Hofer Osteosynthesis range?
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