Tibia Nail
CarboFix "Piccolo" Tibia Nails
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Made of continuous carbon fibers reinforced polymer.
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The nail has a 9° bending at its proximal end.
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The screw holes are threaded for enhanced screw fixation.
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CarboFix Tibia nails are cannulated for insertion over a proprietary
2.4mm guide wire.
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The nail cap is made of composite material and is radiolucent.
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Radiopaque markers around the drill holes and along the nails’ length axis facilitate positioning and drilling.
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CarboFix Tibia nails are FDA cleared and CE marked.
Features
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Radiolucent: Superior fracture imaging
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Advantageous in pathological fractures
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No artifacts in CT & MRI due to the nail.
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Improved modulus of elasticity.
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Unparalleled fatigue strength.
Available sizes
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Screws: Ø5mm
* CarboFix nails & plates are supplied sterile
** CarboFix nails & plates are also known as Piccolo Composite® nails & plates