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Introduction
The following technique is for informational
and educational purposes only. It is not
intended to serve as medical advice. It is
the responsibility of treating physicians to
determine and utilize the appropriate products
and techniques, according to their own clinical
judgement, for each of their patients. For more
information on the TRIGEN™ META-NAIL™ Tibial
Nail System, ncluding its Indications for Use
(REF 81068703), contraindications, and product
safety information, please refer to the product’s
label, the Instructions for Use packaged with the
product, and, if using the TRIGEN SURESHOT™
Distal Targeting System, the TRIGEN SURESHOT
Distal Targeting System User Manual
(REF 7118-1540).
The TRIGEN META-NAIL Tibial Nail System is
designed specifically to repair fractures of the
proximal and distal thirds of the tibia, including
the shaft, stable and unstable fractures,
nonunions, malunions, and for the prophylactic
nailing of impending pathological fractures.
The META-NAIL System can be used with or
without the SURESHOT Distal Targeting System.
If using the SURESHOT Distal Targeting System,
be sure to read and understand the TRIGEN
SURESHOT Distal Targeting System User
Manual (REF 7118-1540). Only trained operators
are allowed to use the TRIGEN SURESHOT Distal
Targeting System.
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