Locking Clavicle Hook Plate with 4–12 Hole Distal Clavicle Fixation Range

Locking Clavicle Hook Plate, SKU PS-O-021, is an orthopedic implant plate manufactured in stainless steel and titanium options for distal clavicle fracture fixation, acromioclavicular joint stabilization, lateral clavicle reconstruction, coracoclavicular ligament injury support, clavicle nonunion fixation, and selected veterinary orthopedic procedures. The plate range includes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 hole configurations, with screw compatibility for Ø4.0mm, Ø3.5mm, Ø2.7mm, and Ø2.3mm systems. The listed implant profile includes 15.8mm width and 2.5mm thickness, supporting fixation planning for lateral clavicular anatomy. The visible design includes a contoured shaft, terminal hook, multiple elongated screw openings, countersunk screw seating zones, and a smooth machined surface for controlled intraoperative handling. Orthopedic trauma surgeons, shoulder reconstruction specialists, sports medicine teams, hospitals, clinics, distributors, and veterinary orthopedic services can use this implant in clavicle fixation inventories requiring CE, ISO 13485, and FDA-compliant procurement documentation.

Hook Plate Geometry for Distal Clavicle Support

The hook design is intended to support lateral clavicle fixation where the distal fragment is short, comminuted, or difficult to capture with a straight shaft plate alone. The hook passes beneath the acromial region to provide mechanical support while the shaft aligns along the superior clavicle. This geometry helps maintain the relationship between the lateral clavicle and acromioclavicular interval during fracture healing or ligament-related stabilization. The elongated screw holes along the shaft permit controlled screw placement and allow the surgeon to distribute fixation across the medial clavicular segment. Countersunk openings seat screw heads within the implant profile and reduce prominence after final tightening. The 2.5mm thickness gives the plate a low-profile structure while maintaining rigidity for clavicular fixation. The 15.8mm width provides a defined bearing surface for screw-hole layout and plate contact. The hook end, shaft contour, and sequential holes work together to provide fragment control, acromial support, and stable fixation across the lateral clavicle construct.

Distal Clavicle and AC Joint Fixation Workflow

In operative workflow, Locking Clavicle Hook Plate is introduced after exposure, fracture reduction, AC interval assessment, and provisional fixation have established the intended clavicular alignment. For lateral clavicle fractures, the hook is seated under the acromial region while the shaft is positioned along the superior clavicle. The surgeon checks plate position, shoulder motion clearance, and reduction quality before placing definitive screws. Shaft fixation is then completed through the selected hole pattern using compatible Ø4.0mm, Ø3.5mm, Ø2.7mm, or Ø2.3mm screws according to bone stock and construct plan. In AC joint stabilization, the hook assists vertical support while the screw sequence secures the clavicular segment. In clavicle nonunion or revision surgery, longer hole-count options provide extended purchase along the medial shaft. Sports medicine and trauma teams can use the implant where distal clavicle control and acromial support are both required. Veterinary orthopedic teams can apply the same principles when implant size and anatomy match the repair plan.

Selection Across 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 Hole Plates

The 4 and 5 hole configurations are selected for compact distal clavicle fractures where the medial shaft segment allows shorter fixation and soft-tissue clearance favors a smaller implant. The 6 and 7 hole plates support routine lateral clavicle fractures requiring additional shaft purchase without extending excessively along the bone. The 8 and 9 hole options are used when fracture extension, comminution, or nonunion preparation requires broader fixation distribution across the clavicular shaft. The 10, 11, and 12 hole configurations provide extended stabilization for complex distal clavicle patterns, revision cases, and longer reconstructive constructs. Screw selection depends on clavicular bone stock, fragment size, trajectory, and compatibility with the facility’s locking or cortical screw system. Ø4.0mm and Ø3.5mm screws support larger fixation points, while Ø2.7mm and Ø2.3mm screws assist smaller fragments and compact trajectories near the distal clavicle. Procurement teams can stock the full range to support trauma, shoulder reconstruction, sports medicine, teaching, and veterinary orthopedic plate inventories.

Implant Material, Surface Finish, and Compliance

Stainless steel provides rigid fixation behavior and familiar handling for orthopedic trauma inventories, while titanium offers an alternate implant material for facilities managing mixed implant systems. The smooth machined finish supports screw seating, visual inspection, and controlled handling during sterile tray preparation. The same hole pattern is available in both material options, allowing procurement teams to maintain consistent configuration planning across implant preferences. The implant is managed through validated hospital implant handling, packaging, and sterilization processes before use. After implantation, removal, sterile-field contamination, or failed sterile handling, the plate is not returned to reusable instrument circulation. CE marking, ISO 13485 manufacturing controls, and FDA procurement context support purchasing files for hospitals, clinics, distributors, and orthopedic supply departments. The one-piece MOQ, OEM availability, one-year warranty framework, and return or replacement support help procurement teams manage hole-count selection, material preference, replacement inventory, and distributor catalog requirements for distal clavicle fixation systems.

How does Locking Clavicle Hook Plate differ from a standard distal clavicle locking plate?
Locking Clavicle Hook Plate includes a terminal hook designed to support the lateral clavicle through the acromial region. A standard distal clavicle locking plate uses a contoured shaft and distal screw cluster without hook-based support. The hook plate is selected when the distal fragment is short, comminuted, or requires AC interval support. A standard plate is selected when distal screw purchase is sufficient without subacromial engagement. Locking Clavicle Hook Plate combines shaft fixation with inferior acromial support in one construct. The clinically relevant difference is the hook geometry and its role in distal clavicle stabilization.

Which hole count should be selected for distal clavicle fixation?
Locking Clavicle Hook Plate is available in 4 through 12 hole configurations. The 4 and 5 hole options are selected for compact distal fractures where shorter shaft fixation is sufficient. The 6 and 7 hole plates support routine lateral clavicle fixation requiring additional medial purchase. The 8 and 9 hole options are used for comminution, longer fracture extension, or nonunion preparation. The 10, 11, and 12 hole plates provide extended stabilization for complex trauma, revision fixation, and longer reconstructive constructs. Screw diameter selection is guided by bone stock, fragment size, planned trajectory, and the compatible Ø4.0mm, Ø3.5mm, Ø2.7mm, or Ø2.3mm screw system.

How do CE, ISO 13485, and FDA details support procurement?
Locking Clavicle Hook Plate is supplied with CE, ISO 13485, and FDA procurement context for orthopedic implant purchasing. CE marking supports conformity documentation for healthcare markets requiring European medical device references. ISO 13485 indicates manufacturing under a medical device quality management system with controlled production and traceability. FDA procurement context supports hospitals, clinics, and distributors serving United States orthopedic supply channels. These details assist tender submissions, vendor onboarding, operating room inventory approval, and distributor catalog documentation. The $17.60 price, one-piece MOQ, OEM availability, and one-year warranty framework support replacement inventory and clavicle fixation tray planning.

How are the hook end and locking holes used intraoperatively?
The hook end is seated under the acromial region after fracture reduction and provisional alignment have been checked. The shaft is positioned along the superior clavicle so screw placement can secure the medial segment. The elongated holes allow controlled placement and screw sequencing before final construct completion. Compatible locking screws engage the plate to create angular stability across the clavicular segment. Locking Clavicle Hook Plate is applied under direct visualization and imaging confirmation before final tightening. Final assessment includes hook seating, screw length, reduction stability, shoulder motion clearance, and implant profile.

What should hospitals and distributors consider before ordering this implant?
Hospitals should select Locking Clavicle Hook Plate according to hole count, material preference, screw system, distal clavicle fracture workload, and AC joint stabilization demand. Stainless steel and titanium options allow procurement teams to align ordering with existing orthopedic implant protocols. Unused plates are managed through validated implant handling, packaging, and sterilization workflows before surgery. After implantation or sterile-field contamination, the plate is treated as a single-use implant and is not returned to reusable tray circulation. Distributors can stock 4–12 hole options to support trauma, shoulder reconstruction, sports medicine, veterinary, and teaching hospital demand. The one-piece MOQ, carton-box packing, OEM availability, warranty framework, and return or replacement service support practical inventory planning.