Home Company Products Services Expertise Quality GENTAFIX® 1 & 3 Surgical Bone Cement with Antibiotic GENTAFIX® 1 is a high viscosity bone cement for manual application. GENTAFIX® 3 is a low viscosity bone cement with an optimum fluidity for an easy application with syringe or injection gun. GENTAFIX® 1&3 contain an antibiotic from aminoglycoside family (Gentamicin) well known for its broad spectrum of activity and its efficacy against most of the bacteria responsible of infection in orthopaedic surgery. It comes in the form of an ampoule of sterile liquid monomer and a sachet of sterile polymer powder. 1 2 ADVANTAGES Mechanical properties above ISO 5833 standard Low exothermicity in situ Low release of monomer Stable fixation of implants Reduced infection Suitable viscosity Long application time Optimal waiting time INDICATIONS PROPERTIES ACCESSORIES GENTAFIX® 1&3 bone cements with gentamicin are indicated for use as bone cement in arthroplasty procedures of the hip, knee and to fix plastic or metal prosthetic parts to bone. These bone cements is indicated for prostheses fixation in primary or secondary surgeries as well as to affix a new prosthesis in the second phase of a two-stage revision after the initial infection has been cleared. References Description Reference GENTAFIX 1® 40g T040140G GENTAFIX 3® 40g T040340G Bibliography Wahlig, H. and E. Dingeldein (1980). « Antibiotics and bone cements. Experimental and clinical long-term observations. » Acta Orthop Scand 51(1): 49-56. Lindberg, L., R. Onnerfalt, et al. (1991). « The release of gentamicin after total hip replacement using low or high viscosity bone cement. A prospective, randomized study. » Int Orthop 15(4): 305-9. Jiranek, W. A., A. D. Hanssen, et al. (2006). « Antibiotic-loaded bone cement for infection prophylaxis in total joint replacement. » J Bone Joint Surg Am 88(11): 2487-500. Block, J. E. and H. A. Stubbs (2005). « Reducing the risk of deep wound infection in primary joint arthroplasty with antibiotic bone cement. » Orthopedics 28(11): 1334-45. TEKNIMED, Advanced Biomaterials & Surgical Solutions CONTACT US ! Documentations Recruitment Video Tutorials NEWS Teknimed will be at SOFCOT & MEDICA Congress 2021! Teknimed will be at the EUROSPINE Congress 2021 – Booth N°53! MDSAP Certification for Teknimed! FOCUS © Copyright Teknimed 2020 | General Sales Conditions | Legal statements LinkedIn We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Read More Cookie settingsACCEPT ALL REJECT Attention The information on this website is dedicated only to medical professionals. By entering this website you certify that I am a health professional ENTER I am not a professional