Integra LifeSciences Announces Contract With aap Implantate AG to Provide Stainless Headed Compression Screws for Mid and Hindfoot Reconstruction

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation

today announced that it will feature its new Stainless Headed Compression Screw System, manufactured by aap Implantate AG

, at the upcoming Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society 2012 Annual Meeting on June 20-23, 2012 in San Diego, California. Headed compression screws are used in orthopedics for internal fixation of bone, typically after fractures. This new system will provide a comprehensive solution for arthrodesis and fracture management across multiple disease states, including midfoot, ankle and hindfoot arthritis. The new stainless steel system will feature a midfoot set composed of 4.0mm and 4.5mm diameter screws, and a hindfoot set composed of 6.5mm and 7.5mm diameter screws. All screw diameters will be available in both partially threaded and fully threaded options. Integra LifeSciences will distribute a private label version of the aap Implantate AG stainless headed compression screw system. aap Implantate AG is a medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets innovative biomaterials and implants that are used in orthopedic procedures.