Magnezix CS - Fixation screw, bone, biodegradable

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

CAB Medical Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Syntellix AG Aegidientorplatz 2 a, Hannover, 30159 Germany

Therapeutic area:

45039 - Fixation screw, bone, biodegradable

Therapeutic indications:

MAGNEZIX CS are compression screws manufactured from the magnesium-based alloy MAGNEZIX (MgYREZr), which has metallic properties, gradually degrades within the body and is replaced by the body?s tissue. MAGNEZIX CS bioabsorbable compression screws serve the purpose of re-establishing bone continuity after fractures and osteotomies (osteosynthesis) as well as for treatment of pseudarthroses (re-osteotomies). The objective when using the MAGNEZIX CS device is specifically anatomic retention by way of surgical splinting of assembled bone fragments after prior repositioning until bony healing. The implants are designed for single use only.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2016-12-12