C~ment® PMMA Bone Cement
The first implantation of a total hip endoprosthesis using a PMMA cement took place in the 1950's. Nowadays the use of bone cement has become a common standard in total hip and knee arthroplasty with an established track record of clinical success and excellence. A surgeon can choose between different viscosity cements.
The products are available with and without antibiotics. All cements comply with the International ISO 5833 standard for PMMA bone cements which define the physical, mechanical, packaging and labeling requirements.
All products of the C~ment® line exceed the mechanical requirements as set by the ISO 5833 standard.
With the C~ment® line a variety of cements is available which meet surgeon's preferences and techniques. C~ment® 3 is a low viscosity bone cement which is initially more liquid. C~ment® 1 is a high cement which is initially more ductile.
Antibiotic bone cements
Antibiotics in bone cements must be well balanced in order to achieve an effective antibiosis while maintaining the mechanical cement properties. The additive of antibiotics is about 3-4 % of the total powder volume.
In Europe, the most frequently used bone cements are loaded with Gentamicin. Gentamicin is an antibiotic which covers approximately 75 % of all bacteria based pathogens.
