Pangea Design Variable Angle Locking Technology Pangea’s variable angle locking technology uses a CoCr locking screw, which is harder than the Ti6Al4V ELI plate, allowing for the screwhead’s threads to form a definitive locking position in the plate’s locking hole by engaging the softer, Ti6Al4V ELI material. This technology allows the user to aim and lock the screw into the plate within a true 30° cone of the predetermined hole trajectory. The variable angle drill guide provided with the system offers guidance with respect to the limit of the 30° cone. The locking mechanism remains functional for up to three attempts at locking screw insertion. Hybrid LC Holes (locking/compression) Hybrid LC Holes allow for either active compression with the use of a non-locking screw in the compression section of the hole or variable angle locking with the use of a locking screw in the universal section of the hole. If locking is not desired, the universal section of the hole also accepts non-locking screws. Each Hybrid LC Hole is designed to provide up to 2mm of compression. Note: Hybrid LC Holes are not available with every plate type. Refer to the “Plate details” page for additional information. 1.6mm K-Wire Hole Variable-Angle Screw Holes Circular holes that accommodate screws are universal; accepting non-locking screws and locking screws within a 30° cone Oblong Hole To aid in plate placement K-Wire Holes at Distal Aspect Single Distal Variable Angle Locking Screw Hole Designed for unicortical capture of the medial malleolus Placement This plate is placed on the medial surface of the distal tibia. Position is achieved when the distal end of the plate is over the medial malleolus. Fit Distal Medial Tibia plate designed for fixation of varus failure injuries of the distal tibia. Designed with the use of SOMA: Stryker Orthopedics Modeling and Analytics. Plate contour is SOMA designed to reduce potential for malrotation of the medial malleolus fragment SOMA analysis shows Distal Medial Tibia plate fits closer to bone compared to Synthes VA-LCP distal medial tibia plates. Technical specifications Standard plate lengths: 3-18 hole (97-307mm) Thickness: Shaft 3.3mm, Distal 1.6mm Left and right anatomic plate options Drill bits for T15: Ø2.5mm x 135mm (542020) Ø2.5mm x 215mm (542021) Drill bits for T8: Ø2.0mm x 135mm (542000(S)) Ø2.0mm x 175mm (542001(S)) Screws Pangea Distal Medial Tibia Plate T15 Screw Platform Multiaxial locking 3.5 (10-120mm) Cortex 3.5 (10-120mm) Cancellous 4.0 (10-100mm) 4.0 (10-100mm)