Locking technology now accounts for over 60% of the internal fixation market, driven by the aging global population and rising incidents of high-energy trauma.
Transitioning from pure Stainless Steel to high-grade Titanium alloys (Ti6Al4V) has enhanced biocompatibility and MRI compatibility for patients worldwide.
Manufacturers are focusing on low-profile plate designs that reduce soft tissue irritation and support minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques.
Modern Small Fragment Locking Systems are no longer generic. Leading manufacturers in China are utilizing 3D bone scanning and CAD/CAM modeling to produce plates that match the specific contours of human anatomy, reducing the need for intraoperative bending and shortening surgical time.
The shift from mono-axial to poly-axial (variable angle) locking screws allows surgeons to direct screws toward specific bone fragments, providing superior stability in complex intra-articular fractures. This is a primary requirement for top-tier hospitals in Europe and North America.
As a leading China Small Fragment Locking Systems Manufacturer, we integrate these trends into our R&D, ensuring our products remain competitive in the global medical device supply chain.
Changsha WEX Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. has experiences of more than two decades in areas of innovation and production of orthopaedic implants, such as bone plates, bone screws, interlocking nails, spine implants/internal fixation systems, and all kinds of instruments, which are branded by "WEX". All the implant products have certification of CE and ISO9001/ISO13485, so can reach different requirements of customers.
With a Quality Management System passed ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003, we have bright and spacious factory workshops; more than hundred production equipments, such as advanced CNC machining centre machines, CNC sliding headstock auto-lathes, CNC milling machines, CNC lathing machines, upmarket ultrasonic cleaning equipments and etc; more than ten advanced and well-appointed testing equipment, such as Projectors, Tensile-testing machines, Durometers, Carbon and sulphur analyzers, Pitting LP detecting instruments and Fluorescent fault detectors and so on. The packaging process is conducted in clean workshop line with GMP standard.
Essential for high-volume emergency departments dealing with motorcycle accidents and falls, where rapid, stable fixation of small bones is mandatory.
Locking plates provide the "internal-external fixator" effect, making them the gold standard for fixing fractures in osteoporotic bone where traditional screws might fail.
Used in the fixation of distal fibula and radius fractures in athletes, ensuring early mobilization and faster return-to-sport timelines.
At the beginning of company's establishment, we aim to design and produce implantable products professionally for our customers. Relying on the operational systems of development, design, production and marketing, which is formed by the orthopaedic experts in domestic large and medium-sized hospitals, also we completed the clinical insurance for our products.
We satisfy our customer's requirements with best quality and best service, based on our advanced production and processing technology. Because we insist on the idea of "Be professional for manufacturing high-quality products, be wholehearted for serving customers."
ISO 13485 & CE Marking ensures our products meet European and International safety standards.
Utilizing Carbon and sulphur analyzers and Fluorescent fault detectors for zero-defect quality control.
Over 20 years of experience allows us to customize implant systems to specific clinical requirements.
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