Palacos R+G pro - Cement, orthopaedic, bone

Available from:

Heraeus Medical Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Heraeus Medical GmbH 8/13 Philipp-Reis Strasse, Wehrheim, 61273 Germany

Therapeutic area:

35217 - Cement, orthopaedic, bone

Therapeutic indications:

PALACOS R+G pro is the fast-curing radiopaque poly(methyl methacrylate) based PALACOS R+G bone cement, packed in a closed mixing and application system ready-to-mix. Contains the antibiotic gentamicin for protection of the cured cement and contiguous tissue against colonisation by microorganisms sensitive to gentamicin. The cement is prepared directly before use by mixing a polymer powder component with a liquid monomer component. This forms a ductile dough, which sets within a few minutes. PALACOS R+G pro is indicated for; ;? stable attachment of total or partial joint endoprostheses in bone ? filling and stabilising bone defects within the scope of internal fixation treatment or for endoprosthesis exchange surgery ? primary and secondary coverage of skull bone defects

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2014-03-07