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Conforming the SFLX Treatment Coil
The SFLX Treatment Coil is conformable so it
may be shaped directly to the surface anatomy
of the fracture nonunion site being treated.
The coil is also rigid enough to retain its shape
once conformed. The coil’s lightweight, low,
flat profile makes the treatment coil easy to
apply and comfortable for the patient to wear.
The treatment coil is designed to be bent in one
direction (single plane, see illustration) only. It
should not be twisted or kinked.
SFLX Treatment Coil Applications
It is imperative that the entire fracture nonunion
site receive a therapeutic pulsing field. This
is accomplished by placing the treatment coil
over the fracture nonunion site. Ensure that the
entire site is centered within the treatment coil
window/field of coverage.
The SFLX Treatment Coil is chosen by the
prescribing physician and Biomet representative
based upon the anatomical location of the
fracture nonunion, the vertical length of the
fracture nonunion, the field of coverage
required to treat the fracture nonunion and the
physical size of the patient.
*NOTE: Included with each treatment coil are
anatomical specific placement instructions and
a Flexion Gauge for measuring the tolerances of
the coil. The coil should not be flexed beyond
the Flex Range of the gauge (the area indicated
by green color).
Flexion Gauge Instructions for SFLX-1, SFLX-
2, SFLX-3, SFLX-4 and SFLX-5 Treatment
Coils
In order to ensure proper fit and efficacious
treatment the Flexion Gauge should be
employed to check for the proper shape.
1) Place the treatment coil at the fracture
nonunion site and shape for best fit. The
Treatment Coil should be bent only in one
direction. Do not kink or twist the coil.
2) Remove the shaped treatment coil and
place edge closest to the connector cable
into the slot/notch on the right hand side
of the Flexion Gauge marked with a green
triangle. The opposite treatment coil edge
should fall within the green zone in the
area marked “FLEXION RANGE”. Each
Flexion Gauge has a chart of treatment coil
tolerances with depth of penetration data.
3) If the treatment coil edge does not fall
within the green zone contact your Biomet
representative for a suitable replacement
and assistance.
*NOTE: During treatment, the position of the
treatment coil may shift due to patient activity.
The treatment coil strap(s) may be loosened
and the coil adjusted and centered as required
to cover the fracture nonunion site. Tighten the
straps again to finish the correction.
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