Project Description

OPACITY+®

Low Viscosity Bone Cement for Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty

OPACITY+® is a low viscosity, self-curing bone cement with a high content of radiopaque agent for an optimized and safe level of visualization during percutaneous vertebral bone augmentation procedures.

Its composition has been designed to get the most suitable handling properties for surgeon’s convenience.

ADVANTAGES

  • Low viscosity
  • Loaded with Hydroxyapatite (HA)
  • Easy & safe to inject
  • 50% Radiopaque agent

The OPACITY+® is indicated for the fixation of pathological fractures of the vertebral body using vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty procedures. Painful vertebral compression fractures of the vertebral body may result from osteoporosis, benign lesions (hemangioma), or malignant lesions (metastatic cancers, myeloma).

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
PMMA bone cement made of polymer powder containing HA particles and liquid monomer.

BIOCOMPATIBLE
Compliant to ISO 10993-1.

EASY INJECTION
The initial low viscosity makes easier the mixing and filling of the injection system. Opacity+® is injectable through a small gauge needle.

VISCOSITY
Opacity+® has a low viscosity, providing more homogenous bone filling with minimizing leakage potential.

RADIO OPACITY
Opacity+® has a high level of radiopacity agents (50%) for maximum injection visibility and control. The enhanced contrast allows improved continuous real time view of the flow of cement, reducing risk of leakage.

Designation References
S5M® T060407
EASYKIT® M T060415
MINI-MALAX® T060406
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References

Designation Reference
OPACITY+® T040320Z

Bibliography

Anselmetti, G. C., A. Manca, et al. (2009). « Temperature measurement during polymerization of bone cement in percutaneous vertebroplasty: an in vivo study in humans. » Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 32(3): 491-8.
Anselmetti, G. C., G. Corrao, et al. (2007). « Pain relief following percutaneous vertebroplasty: results of a series of 283 consecutive patients treated in a single institution. » Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 30(3): 441-7.
Muijs, S. P., M. J. Nieuwenhuijse, et al. (2009). « Percutaneous vertebroplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: evaluation after 36 months. » J Bone Joint Surg Br 91(3): 379-84.
Afzal, S., S. Dhar, et al. (2007). « Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic fractures. » Pain Physician 10(4): 559-63.