Division: CMF
Category: Cranial Solutions
CRANIOS REINFORCED® Fast Set Putty and Rotary Mix are biocompatible, self-setting calcium phosphate cements intended to fill defects in the restoration or augmentation of the cranial skeleton. They contain reinforcing fibers that impart an increase in toughness* to reduce crack propagation during the setting process.
*Toughness is defined as a material’s ability to resist fracture when stressed. Data on file with Synthes, mechanical test FRN TEST 132.
CRANIOS REINFORCED Rotary Mix and CRANIOS REINFORCED Fast Set Putty are indicated for repairing or filling cranial defect and craniotomy cuts with a surface area no larger than 25 cm2. CRANIOS REINFORCED Rotary Mix and CRANIOS REINFORCED Fast Set Putty are also indicated for the restoration or augmentation of bony contours of the cranial skeleton (including fronto-orbital areas) such as burr hole voids and other cranial defects.
*Toughness is defined as a material’s ability to resist fracture when stressed. Data on file with Synthes, mechanical test FRN TEST 132.
1 Cowin, S.C., ed. Bone Mechanics Handbook. 2nd ed. New York, NY: CRC Press, 2001. 16-3. Print.
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