OEM/ODM Cortical Screws Manufacturers & Factory

High-Precision Orthopedic Fixing & Osteosynthesis Solutions Meeting Stringent Regulatory Standards Worldwide

Virelox Medical: Your Premier Orthopedic Manufacturing Partner

Virelox Medical Devices Co., Ltd. is a professional orthopedic medical device manufacturer specializing in joint replacement and surgical implant solutions. Operating under the brand "Virelox," we are committed to delivering high-performance orthopedic systems for global healthcare providers, medical device distributors, and specialized orthopedic clinics.

Founded on rigorous engineering and precise biomechanical foundations, our industrial infrastructure spans a 12,000 m² modern facility. We balance advanced robotic manufacturing with extensive human expertise, yielding stable, micro-machined cortical screws, locking plates, and custom-engineered trauma accessories that ensure patient safety and rapid osteosynthesis.

Whether you require rapid prototyping of proprietary screw threads or scalable contract manufacturing, our team of 120 specialized R&D engineers and 65 quality assurance professionals ensures your custom products reach clinical applications seamlessly, within budget and ahead of market demands.

2016
Registration Date
12,000 m²
Production Facility
USD 8.5M
Annual Export Revenue

Global Footprint & Supply Chain Integration

Our operations are designed to sustain continuous supply chains for complex medical networks globally, ensuring absolute regulatory compliance and material traceability.

8+ Years
Export Experience
850+
Supply Chain Partners
120
New Implants Yearly
Global
Europe, Asia, LatAm & ME

Biomechanical Engineering of Cortical Screws

Delivering critical structural support within dense bone structures through rigorous design and material customization.

1 Pitch & Thread Profile Optimization

Cortical bone features a dense, calcified outer matrix requiring micro-threaded geometries. Unlike cancellous screws with wide pitches, cortical screws utilize a lower thread pitch (ranging from 1.0mm to 1.75mm) and shallower depth. This increases the total thread count engaged per millimeter of cortical wall depth, improving holding power and mitigating shear failure at the bone-screw interface.

2 Advanced Metallurgy (ASTM F136 & F138)

We source medical-grade Titanium Alloys (Ti-6Al-4V ELI conforming to ASTM F136) and high-nitrogen stainless steels (ASTM F138). These alloys yield exceptional fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, and high yield-to-tensile ratios. Microstructural stability is verified through mechanical grain analysis, ensuring implants withstand cyclical physiological loads without stress cracking.

3 Self-Tapping & Fluted Geometry

To reduce heat accumulation during insertion, our custom-engineered cortical screws feature optimized cutting flutes. The flutes gather bone debris as the screw advances, preventing structural compaction or osteoclast-inducing thermal necrosis. Standard configurations include self-tapping distal tips and options for non-self-tapping formats depending on surgical preference.

Standard Specifications of Virelox Cortical Screws

Outer Diameter (mm) Core Diameter (mm) Thread Pitch (mm) Hex / Torx Drive Size Material Variants Available Standard Lengths (mm)
1.5 mm 1.0 mm 0.50 mm T6 / 1.5 Hex Ti-6Al-4V ELI / 316L SS 6 mm - 20 mm
2.0 mm 1.3 mm 0.60 mm T8 / 1.5 Hex Ti-6Al-4V ELI / 316L SS 8 mm - 30 mm
2.7 mm 2.0 mm 1.00 mm T10 / 2.0 Hex Ti-6Al-4V ELI / 316L SS 10 mm - 40 mm
3.5 mm 2.4 mm 1.25 mm T15 / 2.5 Hex Ti-6Al-4V ELI / 316L SS 12 mm - 60 mm
4.5 mm 3.0 mm 1.75 mm T20 / 3.5 Hex Ti-6Al-4V ELI / 316L SS 14 mm - 90 mm

Industrial Manufacturing Flow & Facilities

Our production pipeline is integrated under ISO 13485-based controls, from raw material inspection to automated cleaning and final packaging.

Raw Materials
Raw Materials
Slitting
Slitting
CNC Machining
CNC Machining
Machining Process
Machining
Milling
Milling
Inspection and Packing
Inspection & Packing (Primary)
Final Inspection and Packing
Inspection & Packing (Final)
Warehouse Storage
Finished Goods Warehouse
Slitting Machine
Precision Slitting Machine
CNC Machining Center
CNC Machining Center
CNC Milling Machine
CNC Milling Machine
Wire Cutting Machine
EDM Wire Cutting Machine
CNC Lathe
Precision CNC Lathe
Laser Marking Machine
Laser Marking & Traceability
CAD/CAM Design
Design & Simulation Studio
Testing Lab
Central Testing Laboratory

Regulatory Compliance & Biomechanical Validation

Maintaining complete material transparency and dimensional accuracy via specialized testing facilities.

Full-Process QC

Our quality management workflow encompasses strict incoming material checks, in-process dimension inspection, and cleanroom packaging validation. Backed by 65 certified QC experts, we maintain absolute lot-traceability for every titanium and steel run.

  • Chemical composition analysis
  • Cleanliness testing (bioburden analysis)
  • Dimensional verification (CMM)
  • Surface roughness monitoring

Laboratory Equipment & Metrology Showcase

Inspection Department
Microscopic QC Inspection
Detailed Dimension Testing
Geometric Dimensional Control
Fatigue Tester
Dynamic Fatigue Tester
Tensile Tester
Universal Tensile Tester
Two Dimensional Measuring Instrument
2D Image Measurement
Hardness Tester
Vickers Hardness Tester
Bone Screw Performance Tester
Torsional Performance Tester

Localization Support, Regulatory Compliance & Logistics

Navigating registration demands across primary healthcare markets through localized technical documentation and engineering compliance.

North American Regulations

We provide complete support documentation for FDA 510(k) applications, including biocompatibility reports, cleaning validation protocols, and torsional performance testing according to ASTM F543. Standard surgical instruments are tracked with Unique Device Identification (UDI).

European MDR Compliance

Our implants align with EU MDR 2017/745 Class IIb and Class III requirements. We supply Technical Documentation dossiers, CER (Clinical Evaluation Reports), and Post-Market Clinical Follow-up protocols to facilitate CE marking validation.

Emerging Market Localization

For clients in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, we provide certificate validation, manufacturer authorization letters, and site-master files to streamline approval with local ministries of health.

R&D Capabilities & Tailored Customization Options

Our specialized R&D team partners with engineering and surgical departments to develop custom implant profiles matching unique anatomical requirements.

Contract Manufacturing (OEM)

We provide contract manufacturing services for established medical device brands globally. Customers supply drawings (STEP, IGES, or DWG files), raw material parameters, and packaging requirements, and we manufacture to exact print tolerances under ISO 13485 oversight. This option is ideal for extending existing catalog offerings without incurring capital equipment costs.

Custom Implant Design (ODM)

Partnering with our engineering staff allows you to co-develop new designs. We utilize CAD modeling, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate biomechanical performance, and CNC rapid prototyping to refine designs before clinical tooling commences. This process reduces development cycles and speeds time-to-market.

Development Process Flow

  1. Design Intake: Requirement review and biomechanical feasibility analysis.
  2. Digital Engineering: CAD drafting and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) testing.
  3. Prototyping: Micro-milling prototypes from medical-grade alloys.
  4. Laboratory Testing: Torsional yield and insertion torque evaluations.
  5. Tooling & Production: Automated CNC production runs in cleanroom environments.
  6. Regulatory Documentation: Preparing quality records, material certs, and inspection reports.

Technical Q&A: In-Depth Cortical Screw Applications

Reviewing structural, metallurgical, and clinical considerations for cortical screw procurement and application.

Q What are the mechanical differences between Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) and Stainless Steel (316L) cortical screws?
Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) offers superior biocompatibility, higher fatigue resistance, and an elastic modulus that is closer to human bone, which helps reduce the risk of stress shielding. Stainless Steel (316L), while heavier, provides higher yield strength and resists galling during high-torque insertions. The choice depends on the specific clinical indication, patient history, and magnetic compatibility requirements (MRI).
Q Why is the thread pitch of a cortical screw much smaller than that of a cancellous screw?
Cortical bone is dense and compact. A smaller thread pitch increases the thread density within the thin cortical wall, maximizing surface contact and mechanical purchase. Cancellous bone is porous and sponge-like, requiring wider thread pitches and deeper profiles to grip the trabecular structures without stripping the bone path.
Q What surface treatments do you offer for OEM/ODM implants?
We provide standard surface anodizing (Type II and Type III) in color-coded formats to facilitate operating room identification. Additionally, we support electropolishing, acid etching, and passive chemical cleaning to ensure chemical purity and minimize surface defects.
Q How do you test and verify the torsional strength and insertion torque of cortical screws?
We test in accordance with ASTM F543 guidelines using automated performance testers. Screws are driven into polyurethane test blocks of verified densities to measure maximum insertion torque, torsional yield strength, and ultimate breaking torque. This ensures the implants perform safely under typical surgical loads.

Connect with Our Engineering & OEM/ODM Product Teams

Partner with Virelox to secure ISO 13485-certified cortical screws, customized plate geometries, and comprehensive technical dossier support for your global markets.

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