Bone Cement Vancogenx

Description

VANCOGENX is an ideal adjunct to the fixation of antibiotic-containing spacers in revision procedures, as well as to the fixation of permanent prostheses, especially where there is a risk or presence of infection caused by organisms susceptible to gentamicin and/or vancomycin.

Versions: 40g

Vancogenx ensures:

• Ideal viscosity for every requirement:

– suitable for manual application
– suitable for syringe application

• All the advantages of a Tecres cement:

– reduced polymerization temperature
– reduced toxicity
– excellent mechanical performances

• Release of Gentamicin and Vancomycin:

– broad spectrum of action
– antimicrobial synergy
– effective and prolonged release

Why Gentamicin e Vancomycin?

• Have a synergic action.

In association, they enhance their anti-bacterial effectiveness

• Have a spectrum of activity which covers about 90% of pathogens normally isolated in orthopaedic infections
• s the association most described and used when bone cement is utilized alongside the treatment of infections