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Cemex Genta LV
Cemex Genta LV is a low viscosity antibiotic-loaded polymethylmethacrylate bone cements. It is composed by two components (40g powder and 14,7g liquid) which are designed for mixing together at the point of use to form the cement. The device is supplied sterile, for single use.Cemex Genta LV is indicated for the fixation of prostheses to living bone in the second stage of a two-stage revision for total joint arthroplasty after the initial infection has been cleared.
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Device typeOrthopaedic cement, antimicrobial: A substance designed to be used in arthroplastic and/or osteosynthetic procedures for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to the living bone and/or to fill voids in the case of bone pathologies, and to treat infected joint prostheses or osteomyelitis; it may also be used prophylactically in primary or uninfected revision total joint arthroplasty. It is typically made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), esters of methacrylic acid or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene, and contains an antimicrobial agent. After application, this device cannot be reused.
FDA categoryBone Cement, Bone Cement, Antibiotic
Device ID28031497000491
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information