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RAPIDSORB® Rapid Resorbable Fixation System
RAPIDSORB® Rapid Resorbable Fixation System
RAPIDSORB® Fixation System consists of resorbable plates, meshes and screws intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton. The implants are resorbed by the body in approximately 12 months1.
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Key Resources
Surgical Technique Guide
Inventory Control Form
Instructions for Use
Features & Benefits
The implants are manufactured from 85:15 poly(L‐lactide‐co‐glycolide).
- Degrades without late inflammatory complications and foreign‐body responses that have been observed with semi‐crystalline structures such as poly(L‐lactide)1,2
The implants are manufactured from 85:15 poly(L‐lactide‐co‐glycolide).
- Eliminates concerns for potential migration and translocation associated with metallic implants
The implants are manufactured from 85:15 poly(L‐lactide‐co‐glycolide).
- Eliminates secondary surgeries for implant removal
The implants are manufactured from 85:15 poly(L‐lactide‐co‐glycolide).
- Radiolucent polymer does not interfere with intra‐ or postoperative radiographs
References
Product Description
1Average strength retention data on file at DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
Features & Benefits
1 Bergsma JE, de Bruijn WC, Rozema FR, et al. “Late Degradation Tissue Response to Poly (L‐lactide) Bone Plates and Screws.” Biomaterials. 1995, 16(1):25‐31.
2 Botsman OM, Pihlajamaki HK. Late foreign‐body Reaction to an intraosseous Bioabsorbable Polylactic Acid Screw. A case report J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998;80A(12):1791‐4.
Indication Statement
RAPIDSORB® Fixation System is intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton in pediatric and adult populations. In addition, resorbable meshes, sheets, screws and tacks may be used in non‐load bearing applications for maintaining the relative position of, and/or containing, bony fragments, bone grafts, (autograft or allograft), or bone graft substitutes in reconstruction of the craniofacial or mandibular areas.
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