What pre-existing health conditions would keep me from having the Phantom® MIS procedure?

The Paragon 28® Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System implants are not designed or sold for any use except as indicated. Use of the Phantom® Intramedullary Nail System is contraindicated in the following situations:

  • Active, suspected or latent infection in the affected area
  • Patients who are physiologically or psychologically inadequate
  • Patients previously sensitized to titanium
  • Longitudinal splits or longitudinal fractures
  • Insufficient quantity or quality of bone to permit stabilization, conditions that retard healing (not including pathological fractures) and conditions causing poor blood supply
  • Open epiphyseal plates
  • In patients where there is a possibility for conservative treatment
  • Indications not included in the INDICATIONS FOR USE