NORIAN DRILLABLE Fiber reinforced calcium phosphate phate bone void filler TECHNICAL MONOGRAPH
INDICATIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS Drillable Drillable is intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. Indications Drillable is intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. The product provides a bone void filler that resorbs and is replaced with bone during the healing process. Drillable can be used as an adjunct to conventional rigid hardware fixation by supporting the bone fragments during the surgical procedure. Once the material has set, it acts as a temporary support medium and is not intended to provide structural support during the healing process. Drillable is intended to be placed into bony voids either before or after final fixation. Contraindications The safety and effectiveness of this device for use in the spine has not been established. Use of this device is contraindicated in the spine, including use in the pedicle, as this could be associated with leakage of the device material into the bloodstream, which could cause serious adverse events, including death. Drillable should not be used in the presence of active or suspected infection. Drillable is not for screw augmentation. Drillable is not for use in: Patients with traumatic open injuries that are predisposed to infection Stress-bearing applications Areas where adjacent bone is avascular, or is incapable of supporting or anchoring the implanted rigid fixation hardware Patients with compromised health (e.g. abnormal calcium metabolism, metabolic bone disease, a recent local untreated infection, vascular or severe neurological disease, infection, immunologic deficiencies or systemic disorders) that result in poor wound healing or will result in tissue deterioration over the implant site Patients who are skeletally immature Vertebral compression fractures Intra-articular space (i.e., material injected into the joint space) Please refer to the instructions for use for a complete list of indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions.
Introduction Drillable is a biocompatible, fiber reinforced, calcium phosphate, bone void filler that can be implanted either before or after final fixation, allowing flexibility of application. The reinforcing fibers enhance the material s structural integrity by providing added material toughness,* allowing for drillability, and increasing the material s resistance to cracking. Due to its unique material composition, when set, it closely resembles the mineral phase of bone and is gradually resorbed and replaced with bone during the natural bone healing process. Key Components Sodium Hyaluronate The liquid component is a ph-neutral solution that increases viscosity, leading to improved mixing and handling. Bioresorbable Fibers Bioresorbable poly(lactide co-glycolide) (PLGA) fibers are uniformly distributed and randomly oriented within the material. These fibers provide added toughness, which reduces crack propagation and allows for the material to be drilled and tapped. Calcium Phosphate Powder The calcium phosphate powder that makes up Drillable converts in vivo to form carbonated apatite, closely resembling the mineral phase of bone. It is gradually resorbed and replaced with bone during the natural bone healing process. Calcium phosphate has been widely used in clinical applications for decades, resulting in the availability of many publications and clinical cases demonstrating its safety and efficacy to address bone regeneration. 1 *Toughness is defined as a measure of a material s resistance to fracture when stressed. Data on file with DePuy Synthes. 1 Bajammal S, Zlowodzki M, Lelwica A, et al. The Use of Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement in Fracture Treatment. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 Jun;90(6):1186-96.
SIMILAR TO BONE Drillable hardens in vivo to form carbonated apatite, closely resembling the mineral phase of bone. Once Drillable is fully set, the resulting biomaterial formed is carbonated apatite which has a crystallographic characteristic and chemical composition similar to bone, as demonstrated in Figure 1. Although hydroxyapatite is commonly thought of as the mineral phase of bone, carbonated apatite actually constitutes 60 70% of total dry bone weight. The main distinction between hydroxyapatite and carbonated apatite is the presence of carbonate. Hydroxyapatite does not contain any carbonate, however the carbonate content of Drillable is approximately 4.5%, which more closely resembles the mineral phase of bone, 4 6% (Figure 2). Figure 1. Crystallographic analysis by Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) CNTS/ SEC Drillable Bone 2 THETA Figure 2. Properties of Bone vs. Drillable Characteristic Bone 2 Drillable Carbonate content 4.0 6.0% 4.5% Ca/P molar ratio 1.33 1.73 1.60 Crystal order Low Low Perfect crystal size ~200 Å ~200 Å Chemical make-up Inorganic/ Inorganic/ organic organic 2. Constantz B, Ison IC, Fulmer MT, et al. Skeletal repair by in situ formation of the mineral phase of bone. 1995;267(5205):1796-9.
Sets in a warm, wet environment One of the distinguishing features of Drillable is that it sets in a moist environment. A warm, wet environment ensures that the material can fully convert to carbonated apatite. In contrast, if the material is exposed to a dry environment during the setting process, it would become brittle and chalky. Therefore, in order to set properly and attain full compressive strength, Drillable requires a wet, 37 C environment. Easier to Inject For ergonomic reasons, the amount of load required to inject material from a syringe should be minimized as elevated injection forces may make it difficult to successfully implant the biomaterial. Figure 3. Injection Test* Drillable, SRS, and Stryker Hydroset 35 Peak Load (lbf) 30 25 15 10 5 0 Drillable Inject SRS Rotary Mix HydroSet *Mechanical test results are not necessarily indicative of clinical performance.
A Tougher Material Reinforcing fibers increase the material s toughness. Ceramic materials are brittle in flexural loading. However, the incorporation of bioresorbable fibers in Drillable increases its material toughness compared Three Point Bend Test A three point bend test measures the flexural strength of a material. From the flexural test, the material s toughness can also be established. Work of fracture is a quantitative way of expressing a material s toughness, or the ability of a material to resist crack propagation. To determine the work of fracture, a stress-strain curve is generated during the three point bend test. From this curve, the material s toughness or work of fracture is calculated. Drillable has a higher average work of fracture compared to SRS and Hydroset, as demonstrated by the results of the three point bend test (Figure 4). This difference is directly related to the toughness of the material, as graphically shown by the stress-strain curve (Figure 5). to other ceramics. It is the addition of these fibers that provides improved handling and Figure 4. Three Point Bend Test* resistance to cracking as well as allows the material to be drilled, tapped and screws placed through it at any time during or after the setting process. Work of Fracture (J/m 2 ) 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Drillable FSP Drillable Inject SRS FSP SRS Rotary Mix HydroSet Figure 5. Comparison of Material Toughness 9 Stress (MPa) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Drillable SRS HydroSet (Stryker) 0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Strain (mm) *Mechanical test results are not necessarily indicative of clinical performance.
Reinforcing Fibers Drillable s reinforcing fibers are present during the setting process to allow for drilling. Over time, these reinforcing fibers begin to degrade through hydrolysis. To demonstrate the relationship between the fiber degradation and the material s work of fracture, three point bend tests were conducted at time points throughout the course of a year on samples that experienced simulated body conditions. The testing verified that Drillable has an increased toughness over a period of several months. As the reinforcing fibers degrade, the material toughness of Drillable reduces to levels comparable to SRS. Figure 6. Drillable Fast Set Putty Work of Fracture Degradation In Vitro Figure 7. Drillable Inject Work of Fracture Degradation In Vitro 450 450 Work of Fracture (J/m2) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Drillable SRS Work of Fracture (J/m2) 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Drillable SRS 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (months) 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Time (months)
COMPRESSIvE STRENGTH As Drillable sets, it begins to form carbonated apatite. The micro-structural development occurs as bridges form between adjacent particles. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images on the adjacent page illustrate the structure of the material as it sets. As the carbonated apatite is formed, the compressive strength of the material increases. At 24 hours, the Drillable Inject has reached its maximum compressive strength of approximately 35 MPa, which is greater than that of cancellous bone. 3 Figure 8. Compression Test* 70 Drillable reaches maximum compressive strength in approximately Comp. Stress (MPa) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Drillable FSP Drillable Inject SRS FSP SRS Rotary Mix HydroSet 24 hours. *Mechanical test results are not necessarily indicative of clinical performance. 3. Cowin, SC ed. Bone Mechanics Handbook. 2nd ed. New York, NY: CRC Press, 2001. 16-3. Print.
Compressive Strength Figure 8. Drillable Microstructural Development (SEM Images) Start of Mix Post Mix 10 minutes at 37 C 24 hours Drillable SRS Cancellous Bone Compressive Strength Inject: ~35MPa Inject: ~50MPa ~5 7MPa 3 FSP: ~25MPa FSP: ~30MPa
Product Information 07.704.103S 07.704.105S 07.704.110S Drillable Fast Set Putty, sterile 3 cc 5 cc 10 cc 07.704.003S 07.704.005S 07.704.010S Drillable Inject, sterile 3 cc 5 cc 10 cc Also Available Delivery Needles, sterile Single Pack 5 Pack DLS-7083-01S DLS-7083-05S 8 gauge x 10 cm DLS-7103-01S DLS-7103-05S 10 gauge x 10 cm n/a DLS-7121-05S 12 gauge x 5 cm DLS-7122-01S DLS-7122-05S 12 gauge x 7.5 cm DLS-7123-01S DLS-7123-05S 12 gauge x 10 cm n/a DLS-7124-05S 12 gauge x 12.5 cm DLS-7126-01S DLS-7126-05S 12 gauge x 10 cm, curved MXR-US-2000 Rotary Mixer
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