Project Description
GENTAFIX®3 & 3MV
Surgical Bone Cement with antibiotic
GENTAFIX® 3 is a low viscosity bone cement with an optimum fluidity for an easy application with syringe or injection gun.
GENTAFIX3 MV is a medium viscosity radiopaque and self hardening bone cement specially designed for cementation techniques such as under vacuum.
GENTAFIX3 & 3MV contains an antibiotic from aminoglycoside family (Gentamicin) well known for its broad spectrum of activity and its efficacy against most of the bacteria responsible of infection in orthopaedic surgery.
It comes in the form of an ampoule of sterile liquid monomer and a sachet of sterile polymer powder.
ADVANTAGES
- Mechanical properties above ISO 5833 standard
- Low exothermicity in situ
- Low release of monomer
- Stable fixation of implants
- Reduced infection
- Suitable viscosity
- Long application time
- Optimal waiting time
GENTAFIX3 & 3MV are indicated for fixation of prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures or joint reconstruction following trauma, in primary and revision surgeries.
Hardening
The maximum temperature of 68°C reached during the polymerisation of GENTAFIX3 & 3 MV® lies well below that required by the ISO 5833 Standard, thus reducing the danger of bone necrosis.
Physical properties
The physical properties of GENTAFIX3 & 3 MV® cement largely exceed the requirements of the ISO 5833 Standard, ensuring perfect long-term physical integrity.
In-vitro release rates
GENTAFIX3 & 3 MV® contains 1g of gentamicin base, a quantity optimised to ensure prolonged release over time and thus prevent post-operative infections. Starting from the hours immediately after the operation, the period in which the risk of infection is greatest, there is a sizeable and rapid release of gentamicin.
Description | Reference |
Non-sterile bowl and spatula x 10 | T060404 |
Long cannula syringe | T060405 |
Oblong cannula syringe | T060402 |
VACUUKIT® | T060416 |
References
Description | Reference |
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GENTAFIX 3® 40g | T040340G |
GENTAFIX3® MV 40g | T040341G |
Certifications
CE 2797
Class: III