Synicem Shoulder Spacer is a temporary implant meant to facilitate the treatment of infected shoulder prosthesis. The treatment is in two stages, in the first stage the infected prosthesis is removed and replaced by a spacer is placed. In the second stage, once the infection is cured, the spacer is removed and replaced by a definitive prosthesis.

Presentation
Synicem Shoulder spacer with antibiotic is available in a packaging containing the Instructions for Use and a double blister containing one spacer sterilized by ETO.

Composition
Synicem Shoulder Spacer has completely been manufactured using bone cement with a high concentration of Gentamicin. The Spacer has been reinforced by means of a internal rod made of surgical grade 316L Stainless Steel.

Synicem Spacers are EC Marked (European Community Conformity Mark) and comply with ISO 13485 relative to the Quality of Medical Products. Double sterility protection barrier. Effective local release of a high concentration of antibiotics. Increased mechanical resistance due to an inner reinforcement by a metallic rod. Prevention of the elevation of the shoulder, retraction of the muscles, easier revision and re-implant surgery. Easier surgery. Maintenance of the shoulder´s muscle apparatus. Avoidance of rotator cuff retraction as the cuff can be attached to the spacer. The preservation of the mobility of the shoulder allows an early rehabilitation. Better quality of life between surgeries.

Spacer Synicem Shoulder H40 REF 881220 - Spacer Synicem Shoulder H48 REF 881221

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