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. Increased Proximal Plate Thickness Designed to provide robust humerus shaft fixation 2.0mm Proximal K-Wire Hole Designed to provide temporary fixation Rounded and Tapered End Designed to allow for smooth insertion under the soft tissue Waisted Scalloped Shape Hybrid LC Holes Allows up to 2mm of compression per hole or can be used for a variable angle locking screw A: Universal: For locking or non-locking screws A: Universal: For locking or non-locking screws Variable-Angle Screw Holes Circular holes that accommodate screws are universal; accepting non-locking screws and locking screws within a 30° cone Distal 2.0mm K-Wire Hole Points into the center of the capitellum to ensure correct plate placement and reduce the potential for impingement Placement The distal portion of the plate should be placed lateral to the trochlea and the olecranon fossa on the posterior aspect of the distal humerus Fixed angle drill sleeve may be used as a handle for control of plate placement and positioning Fit Plate was designed using SOMA analytics to improve anatomic fit and reduce the potential for impingement with the radial head in full extension Plate extends further distally than competitive systems such as Synthes and Skeletal Dynamics, further increasing the distal fixation by increasing the working length of the plate Technical specifications Plate Lengths: 4-14 holes (130-300mm) Thickness: 4.2mm proximally, 2.0mm distally Left and right anatomic plate options Drill bits: Ø2.5mm x 135mm (542020) Ø2.5mm x 215mm (542021) Clinical Corner A maximum of 2mm of compression per hole, provides surgeons the ability to achieve more compression with fewer screws. Screws Extra Articular Distal Humerus Extra Articular Distal Humerus Multiaxial locking 3.5 (10-120mm) Cortex 3.5 (10-120mm) Cancellous 4.0 (10-100mm) 4.0 (10-100mm)