Features and benefits
- Easier revision as no cement restrictor has to be removed
No osteolysis forming polyethylene debris from cement restrictor.
- Flexible fins
Enables good fit, blocking the medullary canal, allowing effective pressurisation.
- Wide range of sizes
Will fit the majority of femoral canals and can be used in shoulder and elbow procedures.
- Porcine derived material
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Instrumentation Benefits
- Fixed rod instrumentation
Easy and quick to use with greater component security.
- Clear size and depth markings
Easy to accurately assess depth of insertion.
- Fluted sizing olives
Allows pressure relief, reducing the chance of fat emboli forming during canal sizing.
- Rod length designed around surgeon preference
- Sterilisation tray option
Easy to store, access and sterilise.
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| The Swedish Hip Registry has highlighted the importance of effective cement pressurisation in achieving long-term joint replacement success. The use of distal femoral cement restrictors and proximal seals has been linked to an approximate 25% reduction in risk of revision 1. |
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| 1. Paul, 1976. Approaches to design; Force actions transmitted by joints in the human body. Proc R Soc Lond B, 192, 163-172 |
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UK and Export
For further information and details of availability of these products by country please contact:
info@summit-medical.co.uk
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