04.29.14
BioMedical Enterprises Inc. (BME), a developer of shape memory technology for small-bone fixation, is rolling out its Speed Shift continuous active compression system nationally.
The Speed Shift implant system is an elastic nitinol bone fixation device with an offset bridge to accommodate uneven bone surfaces. According to the San Antonio, Texas-based company, the device provides foot and ankle surgeons with intra-operative options for reconstruction of flatfoot and high arch conditions.
The company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its 510(k) for Speed Shift in May last year.
The new device is a patented, fully disposable, pre-sterilized implant and instrumentation system designed to enhance operating room efficiencies, company officials claim.
“BME is aggressively driving innovation in the area of Nitinol Shape Memory systems for small bone fixation,” states Keith Peeples, president and CEO of BME. “We saw great success with the game-changing technologies behind the Speed Continuous Active Compression System. The Speed Shift builds upon that foundation and give surgeons more anatomically-shaped implant options. Our mission is to design and manufacture implants that significantly enhance the healing of bone without compromise.”
BME claims it is the only U.S. manufacturer of Nitinol metal implants for musculoskeletal fixation.
The Speed Shift implant system is an elastic nitinol bone fixation device with an offset bridge to accommodate uneven bone surfaces. According to the San Antonio, Texas-based company, the device provides foot and ankle surgeons with intra-operative options for reconstruction of flatfoot and high arch conditions.
The company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its 510(k) for Speed Shift in May last year.
The new device is a patented, fully disposable, pre-sterilized implant and instrumentation system designed to enhance operating room efficiencies, company officials claim.
“BME is aggressively driving innovation in the area of Nitinol Shape Memory systems for small bone fixation,” states Keith Peeples, president and CEO of BME. “We saw great success with the game-changing technologies behind the Speed Continuous Active Compression System. The Speed Shift builds upon that foundation and give surgeons more anatomically-shaped implant options. Our mission is to design and manufacture implants that significantly enhance the healing of bone without compromise.”
BME claims it is the only U.S. manufacturer of Nitinol metal implants for musculoskeletal fixation.