Acumed Launches New Acutrak 3 Headless Compression Screw System
August 7, 2023
Acumed, a Colson Medical | Marmon | Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today the release of its next generation Acutrak 3 Headless Screw System. Since 1994, this first-of-a-kind screw has been trusted by surgeons over 5 million times, successfully benefitting patients worldwide.
Acutrak compression headless screws embody simplicity, versatility, and ease of use for fracture fixation. Building on Acutrak 2’s proven track record, Acutrak 3 advances prior design features with an industry-leading novel thread pitch design to elevate surgical performance to new standards.
The launch of Acutrak 3 now includes a new 2.0 mm diameter Nano screw, and extensions to the current portfolio of Micro, Mini, and Standard screws. These additional size offerings will allow for further surgical options among Acutrak’s approved indications.
“Acumed has a long history of delivering industry-first solutions designed to provide surgeons with in-situ customization options to achieve optimal patient fit and restoration of function for their patients,” said Allen Kim, Global Director of Marketing Hand and Upper Extremity. “Our mission is to aid the afflicted through the ingenuity of our minds, the labor of our hands, and the compassion of our hearts. Acumed is proud to live our mission every day through service to our surgeon customers and the entire health care community.”
“Acumed has provided innovative, market-leading products for nearly 35 years,” said Hjalmar Pompe van Meerdervoort, President of Acumed. “From recent screw updates to the Acutrak family, and innovative new products like our Acu-Sinch Knotless technology, to our recent acquisition of ExsoMed, Acumed is living up to our reputation of providing innovative products that make a difference in patient outcomes.”