FNS (Femoral Neck System)

Intended Use

The Femoral Neck System (FNS) is intended for temporary fixation, correction or stabilization of bones in the femoral neck.

Indications

• Femoral neck fractures

Contraindications

• Pertrochanteric fractures

• Intertrochanteric fractures

• Subtrochanteric fractures

Additionally, this system should not be used for cases where there is a high incidence of:

• Sepsis

• Malignant primary or metastatic tumors

• Material sensitivity

• Compromised vascularity

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,

excessive bleeding, iatrogenic neural and vascular injury, damage to soft tissues incl. swelling, abnormal scar formation, functional impairment of the musculoskeletal system, Sudeck’s disease, allergy/hypersensitivity reactions and side effects associated with hardware prominence, malunion, non-union, device breakage, device loosening. Additional device specific adverse events that may occur: Pain, device migration (e.g. wire migration and penetration into the pelvic cavities), bone damage and bone fracture.

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