The new Arthrex® PIP Dart for proximal interphalangeal Joint (PIPJ) fusions offers the surgeon the advantage of exact sizing PIPJ implants every time, without leaving material across the DIPJ. The PIP Dart is made out of PEEK material which is strong, radiolucent and can be easily cut or drilled through. This unique implant gives the surgeon the ability to fuse the PIP joint without leaving metal or bioabsorbable material in the toe.The unique barbs help hold compression while the ridges prevent rotation.
The PIP Darts are offered in both 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm diameters with the option of a straight or bent implant. The convenient all-in-one implant system includes the PIP Dart along with all the necessary instrumentation to perform the procedure. This added convenience simplifies stocking and allows physicians to focus on the task at hand.
Product and Technique Highlights:
• Simple all-inside technique
• Reverse angled barbs - maintain fixation & compression on both sides of the fusion site
• PEEK Material - strong & radiolucent, easily trimmed and revised as needed
• Multiple Diameter Options - 2.5 and 3.0 mm diameters, straight & ten degree bends available for anatomic fusion