Veterinary Implants

Veterinary implants are devices that are implanted into the body of an animal to correct a defect or to restore a broken bone. These devices are usually made from metals. They can be used to repair bones that have been fractured or broken, or as artificial joint prosthetics for animals with arthritis.

Vast Ortho as Veterinary Manufacturers offer an exclusive range of Implants and Instruments. Our products include Locking and non Locking Bone Plates, Locking and non Locking screws, Surgical Instrument, Instruments Set, different types of Pins and Wires. Veterinary Implants plates and screws are made form medical grade Titanium and Stainless Steel.

This page is specially for Veterinary Implants Plate. For screws and Instruments kindly check our Veterinary Implants catalogs.

Locking Cuttable Plates

Veterinary Implants Locking Cuttable Plates

Locking Cuttable Plates are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking Cuttable Plates
2.4 mm Locking Cuttable Plates
2.7 mm Locking Cuttable Plates
3.5 mm Locking Cuttable Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 20 holes
2.4 mm plate : 20 holes
2.7 mm plate : 20 holes
3.5 mm plate : 20 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 5 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 7 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 9 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 11 mm space

Screws uses:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm locking screws
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm locking screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm locking screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm locking screws

Locking Cuttable T Plates

Locking Cuttable T Plates are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking Cuttable T Plates
2.4 mm Locking Cuttable T Plates
2.7 mm Locking Cuttable T Plates
3.5 mm Locking Cuttable T Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 7 holes
2.4 mm plate : 7 holes
2.7 mm plate : 7 holes
3.5 mm plate : 7 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width

Total Length:
2.0 mm plate : 47 mm
2.4 mm plate : 55 mm
2.7 mm plate : 62 mm
3.5 mm plate : 77 mm

Screws uses:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm locking screws
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm locking screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm locking screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm locking screws

Locking Supracondylar Plates

Locking Supracondylar Plates are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking Supracondylar Plates
2.4 mm Locking Supracondylar Plates
2.7 mm Locking Supracondylar Plates
3.5 mm Locking Supracondylar Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 holes
2.4 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 holes
2.7 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 holes
3.5 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 8 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 9 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 11 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 13 mm space

Locking Compression Plates

Locking Compression Plates are available in six sizes:

2 mm Locking Compression Plates
2.4 mm Locking Compression Plates
2.7 mm Locking Compression Plates
3.5 mm Locking Compression Plates
5 mm Locking Narrow Compression Plates
5 mm Locking Broad Compression Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
2.4 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
2.7 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
3.5 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
5.0 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
5.0 mm Broad plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm thickness
5.0 mm plate : 4.5 mm thickness
5.0 mm Broad plate : 6 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 9 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 11 mm width
5.0 mm plate : 13.5 mm width
5.0 mm Broad plate : 17.5 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 8 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 9 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 11 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 13 mm space
5.0 mm plate : 18 mm space
5.0 mm Broad plate : 18 mm space

Screws uses:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm locking screws, 2 mm Cortical screws
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm locking screws, 2.4 mm Cortical screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws
5.0 mm plate : 5 mm locking screws, 4.5 mm Cortical screws, 5 mm Cancellous screws
5.0 mm Broad plate : 5 mm locking screws, 4.5 mm Cortical screws, 5 mm Cancellous screws

Locking TPLO Plates Veterinary Implants

Locking TPLO Plates

Locking TPLO Plates are available in four sizes:

2.4 mm Locking TPLO Plate
2.7 mm Locking TPLO Plate
3.5 mm Locking TPLO Plate
3.5 mm Locking Broad TPLO Plate

Holes:
2.4 mm plate : 3, 4 holes
2.7 mm plate : 3, 4 holes
3.5 mm plate : 3, 4 holes
3.5 mm broad plate : 4 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness
3.5 mm broad plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width
3.5 mm broad plate : 13 mm width

Plate length:
2.4 mm plate : 50/58 mm
2.7 mm plate : 55/64 mm
3.5 mm plate : 67/77 mm
3.5 mm broad plate : 75 mm

Screws uses:
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm locking screws, 2.4 mm Cortical screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws
3.5 mm broad plate : 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws

Locking Reconstruction Plates

Locking Reconstruction Plates are available in four sizes:

2.7 mm Locking Reconstruction Plates Straight
2.7 mm Locking Reconstruction Plates Curved
3.5 mm Locking Reconstruction Plates Straight
3.5 mm Locking Reconstruction Plates Curved

Holes:
2.7 mm Straight plate : 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
2.7 mm curved plate : 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
3.5 mm Straight plate : 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
3.5 mm Curved plate : 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.7 mm Straight plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm curved plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm Straight plate : 3 mm thickness
3.5 mm Curved plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.7 mm Straight plate : 8 mm width
2.7 mm curved plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm Straight plate : 10 mm width
3.5 mm Curved plate : 10 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.7 mm Straight plate : 8 mm width
2.7 mm curved plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm Straight plate : 12 mm width
3.5 mm Curved plate : 12 mm width

Screws uses:
2.7 mm Straight plate : 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws
2.7 mm curved plate : 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws
3.5 mm Straight plate : 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws
3.5 mm Curved plate : 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws

Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes

Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
2.4 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
2.7 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
3.5 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
2.4 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
2.7 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
3.5 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 8 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 10 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 11 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 13 mm space

Locking T Plates Clover Leaf

Locking T Plates Clover Leaf are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
2.4 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
2.7 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates
3.5 mm Locking T Plates 2 Head Holes Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
2.4 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
2.7 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes
3.5 mm plate : 3, 4, 5, 6 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 8 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 10 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 11 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 13 mm space

Locking Pancarpal Arthrodesis Plates

Locking Pancarpal Arthrodesis Plates are available in three sizes:

2/2.4 mm Locking Pancarpal Arthrodesis Plates
2.4/2.7 mm Locking Pancarpal Arthrodesis Plates
2.7/3.5 mm Locking Pancarpal Arthrodesis Plates

Holes:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 9 and 11 Holes
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 9 and 11 Holes
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 9 and 11 Holes

Plates Thickness:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 2.5 mm thickness
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 3 mm thickness

Plates Length:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 90 mm (9 holes), 97 mm (11 holes)
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 97 mm (9 holes), 115 mm (11 holes)
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 110 mm (9 holes), 120 mm (11 holes)

Screws uses:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 2 mm locking screws, 2 mm Cortical screws, 2.4 mm locking screws, 2.4 mm Cortical screws
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 2.4 mm locking screws, 2.4 mm Cortical screws, 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 2.7 mm locking screws, 2.7 mm Cortical screws, 3.5 mm locking screws, 3.5 mm Cortical screws

Locking Pantarsal Arthrodesis Plates

Locking Pantarsal Arthrodesis Plates Veterinary Implants are available in three sizes:

2/2.4 mm Locking Pantarsal Arthrodesis Plates
2.4/2.7 mm Locking Pantarsal Arthrodesis Plates
2.7/3.5 mm Locking Pantarsal Arthrodesis Plates

Holes:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 9 holes
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 9 holes
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 9 holes

Plates Thickness:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 2.5 mm thickness
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 3 mm thickness

Plates Length:
2/2.4 mm Plates : 90 mm
2.4/2.7 mm Plates : 100 mm
2.7/3.5 mm Plates : 120 mm

Dynamic Compression Plates

Dynamic Compression Plates are available in six sizes:

2 mm Dynamic Compression Plates
2.4 mm Dynamic Compression Plates
2.7 mm Dynamic Compression Plates
3.5 mm Dynamic Compression Plates
4.5 mm Narrow Dynamic Compression Plates
4.5 mm Narrow Dynamic Compression Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
2.4 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
2.7 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
3.5 mm plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
4.5 mm Narrow plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes
4.5 mm Broad plate : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm thickness
4.5 mm Narrow plate : 4 mm thickness
4.5 mm Broad plate : 5 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width
5.0 mm plate : 12 mm width
5.0 mm Broad plate : 16 mm width

Holes Spacing:
2.0 mm plate : 6 mm space
2.4 mm plate : 7 mm space
2.7 mm plate : 8 mm space
3.5 mm plate : 12 mm space
4.5 mm Narrow plate : 16 mm space
4.5 mm Broad plate : 16 mm space

Screws uses:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm Cortical screws
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm Cortical screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm Cortical screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm Cortical screws, 4 mm Cancellous screws
4.5 mm Narrow plate : 4.5 mm Cortical screws, 5 mm Cancellous screws
4.5 mm Broad plate : 4.5 mm Cortical screws, 5 mm Cancellous screws

Locking Acetabular Plates Veterinary Implants

Locking Acetabular Plates

Locking Acetabular Plates Veterinary Implants are available in four sizes:

2 mm Locking Acetabular Plates Plates
2.4 mm Locking Acetabular Plates Plates
2.7 mm Locking Acetabular Plates Plates
3.5 mm Locking Acetabular Plates Plates

Holes:
2.0 mm plate : 4 holes
2.4 mm plate : 6 holes
2.7 mm plate : 6 holes
3.5 mm plate : 6 holes

Plates Thickness:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.4 mm plate : 2 mm thickness
2.7 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness
3.5 mm plate : 2.5 mm thickness

Plates Width:
2.0 mm plate : 4 mm width
2.4 mm plate : 5 mm width
2.7 mm plate : 7 mm width
3.5 mm plate : 10 mm width

Plate Length:
2.0 mm plate : 28 mm length
2.4 mm plate : 38 mm length
2.7 mm plate : 52 mm length
3.5 mm plate : 60 mm length

Screws uses:
2.0 mm plate : 2 mm locking screws
2.4 mm plate : 2.4 mm locking screws
2.7 mm plate : 2.7 mm locking screws
3.5 mm plate : 3.5 mm locking screws

Toggle Pins

Toggle Pins are available in three sizes:

3 mm Toggle Pins
3.5 mm Toggle Pins
4 mm Toggle Pins

Holes Diameter:
3 mm Toggle Pins : 1.2 mm
3.5 mm Toggle Pins : 1.5 mm
4 mm Toggle Pins : 2 mm

Pins Length:
3 mm Toggle Pins : 10 mm
3.5 mm Toggle Pins : 15 mm
4 mm Toggle Pins : 20 mm

Suture Buttons

2 Holes Suture Buttons:

thickness : 2 mm
width : 4 mm
length : 10 mm
hole dia : 1.5 mm

4 Holes Suture Buttons:

thickness : 2 mm
width : 4 mm
length : 14 mm
first & last hole dia : 1.1 mm
two middle hole dia : 1.5 mm

Veterinary Nails Straight

6/ 7/ 8 mm Veterinary Nails Straight

Diameter : 6/7/8 mm
Nail Length 250 mm
Nail can cut according to required length
3.4 mm Screws are used

Veterinary Nails Angled

7/ 8/9 mm Veterinary Nails Straight

Diameter : 7/8/9 mm
Nail Length: 140 / 160 / 180 / 200 / 220 / 240/ mm
3.4 mm Screws are used

Veterinary Implants

Veterinary implants are medical devices used to replace or treat diseased or damaged tissues in animals. These implants are created with biocompatible materials and are intended to perform similarly to the natural tissue they are replacing. Veterinary implants have developed into a crucial therapeutic option for a variety of ailments and injuries that affect animals, such as bone fractures, joint damage, and dental issues.

Types of Veterinary Implants

There are several types of veterinary implants available, including:

Orthopedic implants: Orthopedic implants are used to repair joint problems and bone fractures. They consist of plates, nails, screws, wires and pins.
Dental implants: Animals with lost or damaged teeth can get dental implants to replace them. They are constructed of biocompatible substances, such titanium, and are intended to blend in with the animal’s jawbone.
Soft tissue implants: Soft tissue implants are used to replace or repair damaged soft tissues like tendons and ligaments. They may be constructed from synthetic materials or biological tissues.
Implants for the nervous system: Implants for the nervous system are used to treat neurological diseases such spinal cord injury. In order to help injured nerves regain function, they may also contain electrodes and stimulators.

Benefits of Veterinary Implants

The use of veterinary implants has several benefits, including:

Enhanced healing: Veterinary implants can aid in stabilising and supporting injured tissues, which helps speed up recovery.
Decreased pain: Veterinary implants can aid in the reduction of an animal’s pain and suffering by offering support and stability to wounded tissues.
Increased mobility: Veterinary implants can help to restore function to injured joints and tissues, which can enhance the animal’s mobility and quality of life.
Longer lifespan: In some instances, veterinary implants can increase an animal’s lifespan by resolving a chronic or fatal ailment.

Challenges with Veterinary Implants

While veterinary implants have many benefits, there are also some challenges associated with their use, including:

Risk of infection: Each surgical surgery carries a risk of infection, and veterinary implants are no exception. Infections have the potential to cause implant failure and further health issues for the animal.
Cost: Not all pet owners may be able to buy veterinary implants because of their high cost.
Technical knowledge: Not all veterinary offices may have the required surgical knowledge and abilities needed to properly insert animal implants.
Compatibility: Due to their age, state of health, or other considerations, some animals may not be suitable candidates for some types of implants.

Conclusion

A variety of animal ailments and illnesses can now be treated with the help of veterinary implants. They have a number of advantages, such as faster healing, less discomfort, better mobility, and a longer lifetime. Yet, there are certain drawbacks to their use as well, such as the threat of infection, expense, level of technical expertise, and compatibility. Discussing your options with a licenced veterinarian will help you make an informed choice if you’re thinking of giving your pet veterinary implants.

Veterinary Implants Contraindications

Contraindications may be qualified or total, and need to be taken into consideration when evaluating the prognosis in each case. Alternative management techniques may need to be considered under the following conditions:

Acute or chronic infections, either local or systemic.
Local or systemic accurate or chronic inflammation.
Serve muscular, nervous or vascular disease endangering the affected area.
Defective bone structures, which would impede adequate anchoring of the implant.
All associated diseases which could endanger the function and success of the implant.

Warnings and Precautionary for Veterinary Implants

Before using Veterinary Implants, the surgeon and ancillary staff should study the safety information in these instructions, as well as any product-specific information in the product description, surgical procedures and/or brochures.

Veterinary Implants is made from medical grade materials and are designed, constructed and produced with utmost care. These quality Veterinary Implants assure best working results provided they are used in the proper manner. Therefore, the following instructions for use and safety recommendations must be observed.

Improper use of Veterinary Implants can lead to damage to the tissue, premature wear, destruction of the instruments and injury to the operator, patients or other persons.

It is vital for the operating surgeon to take an active role in the medical management of their patients. The surgeon should thoroughly understand all aspects of the surgical procedure and instruments including their limitations. Care in appropriate selection and proper use of surgical instruments is the responsibility of the surgeon and the surgical team. Adequate surgical training should be completed before use of Veterinary Implants.

Factors which could impair the success of the operation:

Allergies to implanted materials.
Localized bone tumours.
Osteoporosis or osteomalacia.
System disease and metabolic disturbances.
Alcohol and drug abuse.
Physical activities involving excessive shocks, whereby the implant is exposed to blows and/or excessive loading.
Patients who are mentally unable to understand and comply with the doctor’s instructions.
Poor general health.

Possible Adverse Effects

The following adverse effects are the most common resulting from implantation:

Loosening of the Veterinary Implants, which may result from cyclic loading of the fixation site and/or tissue reaction of the implant.
Early and late infection.
Further bone fracture resulting from unusual stress or weakened bone substance.
Temporary or chronic neural damage resulting from pressure or hematomata.
Wound hematomas and delayed wound healing.
Vascular disease including venal thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and cardiac arrest.
Heterotopic ossification.
Pain and discomfort due to presence of the Veterinary Implants.
Mechanical failure of the implant, including bending, loosening or breakage.
Migration of implant resulting in injury.

Preoperative Planning for Veterinary Implants

The operating planning is carried out following a thorough clinical evaluation of the patient, Also, x-rays must be taken to allow a clear indication of the bony anatomy and associated deformities. At the time of the operation, the corresponding implantation instruments in addition to a complete set of Veterinary Implants must be available.

The clinician should discuss with the patient the possible risks and complications associated with the use of Veterinary Implants. It is important to determine pre-operatively whether the patient is allergic to any of the implant materials. Also, the patient needs to be informed that the performance of the device cannot be guaranteed as complications can affect the life expectancy of the device.

Veterinary Implants Precautions

Confirm functionality of instruments and check for wear during reprocessing. Replace worn or damaged instruments prior to use.
It is recommended to use the instruments identified for this screw.
Handle devices with care and dispose worn bone cutting instruments in a sharps container.
Always irrigate and apply suction for removal of debris potentially generated during implantation or removal.

Veterinary Implants Warnings

Veterinary Implants can break during use (when subjected to excessive forces). While the surgeon must make the final decision on removal of the broken part based on associated risk in doing so, we recommend that whenever possible and practical for the individual patient, the broken part should be removed. Be aware that implants are not as strong as native bone. Implants subjected to substantial loads may fail.
Instruments, screws and cut plates may have sharp edges or moving joints that may pinch or tear user’s glove or skin.
Take care to remove all fragments that are not fixated during the surgery.
While the surgeon must make the final decision on implant removal, we recommend that whenever possible and practical for the individual patient, fixation devices should be removed once their service as an aid to healing is accomplished. Implant removal should be followed by adequate post-operative management to avoid refracture.

Veterinary Implants General Adverse Events

As with all major surgical procedures, risks, side effects and adverse events can occur. While many possible reactions may occur, some of the most common include: Problems resulting from anesthesia and patient positioning (e.g. nausea, vomiting, dental injuries, neurological impairments, etc.), thrombosis, embolism, infection, nerve and/or tooth root damage or injury of other critical structures including blood vessels, excessive bleeding, damage to soft tissues incl. swelling, abnormal scar formation, functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system, pain, discomfort or abnormal sensation due to the presence of the device, allergy or hypersensitivity reactions, side effects associated with hardware prominence, loosening, bending, or breakage of the device, mal-union, non-union or delayed union which may lead to breakage of the implant, reoperation.

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