We've been supplying this ALPS-10 system for years now, and what really stands out is how it handles those tricky small animal fractures, especially in the smaller breeds where you need that precise fit without compromising stability.
It's made from medical-grade titanium alloy, which gives you a much better strength-to-weight ratio than stainles steel, and the anodized suface finish actually enhances biocompatibility, so you're looking at less tissue reaction in most cases — that's a real advantage in delicate orthopedic work.
The locking plate technology is what it does is it locks the screw head into the plate itself, so you don't need to compress the plate against the bone, which basically means less soft tissue irritation and a more stable construct, partciularly for comminuted fractures or where bone quality is questionable.
You've got plate lengths from 2.0mm up to 4.5mm, and matching locking screws in same diameter range, so you can pretty much handle anything from a cat's radius to a larger dog's femur, though I'd say for really massive breeds you might need something beefier than this system.
One thing buyers don't always think to ask is that it ships non-sterile, so you'll need to sterilize before use (usually 20 minutes or so in an autoclave), and the instrument set includes plate benders, screwdrivers, and depth gauges, which is nice because you don't have to source those separately.
Lead time is typically 2-4 weeks depending on stock, and we usually have the common sizes ready to go, but if you need a specific plate length or screw count, just confirm before ordering — ISO 13485 certified manufacturing, so the quailty is consistent batch to batch.
Autoclaving at 121°C for 20 minutes is standard for these titanium alloy plates. Just make sure to follow your facility's protocol for surgical instrument sterilization.
No, each plate length (2.0mm to 4.5mm) is designed to pair with screws of the same diameter. Mixing sizes will compromise the locking mechanism and fixation stability.
Yes, every order includes a certificate of conformance verifying ISO 13485 manufacturing standards. We can also supply material test reports for the titanium alloy upon request.
We usually ship within 5-7 business days from our ISO-certified facility. The MOQ is 5 plate sets per order, but we can be flexible for trial orders.
The plates come straight and need to be contoured using the included plate benders. The anodized surface makes them easy to shape without damaging biocompatibility.