HL Technology Press Release

Designed for orthopaedic surgeons working with mid-range torques of 2 to 12 Nm, the XS delivers precision, comfort and reliability in every procedure — with no maintenance and no recalibration.

A real need, long overlooked

Few instruments on the orthopaedic surgical market are truly suited to mid-range torques in minimally invasive surgery — and fewer still can reach confined access zones where axial torque limiters simply cannot. HL Technology® addresses this gap with the XS, a radial reversible-ratchet torque limiter designed specifically for restricted surgical environments: MIS spine surgery, lateral approaches, and confined configurations.

Key features that set it apart

• Torque range of 2 to 12 Nm, factory-calibrated to the client’s specification
• Radial reversible-ratchet format : access to confined zones unreachable by axial torque limiters (MIS spine, restricted spaces)
• Exclusive dampened click: comfortable screwdriving feel even at high torque, highly valued by surgeons
• Triple function: screwdriving with torque limiter, unscrewing without limitation, and use as a standard ratchet
• Zero maintenance: sterilisation and cleaning without disassembly, no lubrication required
• 3-year or 300-cycle warranty with no recalibration or servicing
• Designed and manufactured within an ISO 13485:2016-certified quality management system

‘The XS wrench is an innovation designed for the demands of medical applications. Compact, elegant and perfectly balanced, it comes from 2Nm to 12 Nm, with a high-precision mechanism delivering a clear, perceptible “click” for confident, error-free tightening.

Practical, reliable and ergonomic, it combines performance with comfort of use, reflecting an image of quality and professionalism. The “XS” wrench is the wrench of the perfect click.’

Martin Montero, Assembly Specialist for 21 years at HL Technology

A complementary range, a single partner

The XS is part of a complementary product range covering the full surgical spectrum from 0.5 to 25 Nm: the CLICK for axial applications and very low torques (from 0.5 Nm), the XS for radial ratchet access at mid-range torques (2–12 Nm), and the XXL for high torques up to 25 Nm. Each instrument addresses a distinct need — together, they form a complete torque control offering.

Private label

HL Technology® offers complete flexibility on proximal interfaces, a choice of technical polymer handles, logo engraving, and intermediate or final packaging produced to the client’s exact specifications.

This development reinforces HL Technology’s position as a trusted partner for torque control solutions in orthopaedic medical device integration.

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