The Artelon®
CMC Spacer Arthro is a woven, textile device made of Artelon
fibers. The device is biocompatible, degradable and made of polycaprolactone-based
polyurethaneurea (PUUR). The device is intended to be implanted
into the first carpometacarpal joint (CMC-I), as an interpositional
spacer between the trapezial bone and the first metacarpal bone.
The Artelon® CMC Spacer Arthro
is a T-shaped device, where vertical portion separates the trapezial
and the metacarpal bone of the CMC-I joint. The horizontal portion
can be used to fixate the device. With the less invasive arthroscopic
approach, the anatomy and movement of the CMC-I joint is left nearly
intact.
In vivo biocompatibility studies of the material have shown no signs
of adverse tissue reactions inflammation or foreign body response.
Features & Benefits:
The Artelon® CMC Spacer Arthro
preserves the anatomy, maintains the joint space and offers patient
a less invasive alternative to existing procedures.
Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic approach:
- Permits surgical intervention at earlier stages of disease
progression
- Results in minimal violation of the joint capsule
o Maintains joint stability
o Minimizes swelling leading to faster, less painful recovery
- Requires only 1-2mm resection of the trapezium, maintains the
underlying biomechanics of the thumb
- Spares healthy bone and tissue while preserving salvage options
Ordering Information:
Part no.
800-1003
Description
Artelon® CMC Spacer Arthro
*Artelon® CMC Spacer Arthro is provided Sterile.
For more information on this product please call 1-877-44-THUMB.
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