Clinical results
Biological, mechanical and histological testing and clinical validation have proven the biocompatibility of SonicWeld Rx implants. It maintains its strength for approximately 10 weeks, and safely degrades through hydrolysis and the metabolic process
The tensile strength and stiffness as well as the side bending stiffness of the SonicWeld Rx system presented up to 11.5 times higher mean values than the conventional Resorb X (screw) system.
Bujis G, van der Houwen E, Stegenga B, Verkerke G, Bos R: Mechanical Strength and Stiffness of Biodegradable SonicWeld Resorbable Osteofixation System. Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 67:782-789, 2009
We compared the healing and reaction in the mandibles of 11 sheep of a conventional bioresorbable screw osteosynthesis with the newly developed ultrasound-activated pin osteosynthesis. The thermal stress caused by insertion of the ultrasound-aided pins leads to no cellular reaction around the pin. There is neither clinical nor histological evidence of any initial inflammation that could have been induced by the insertion.
Pilling E, Mai R, Theissig F, et al: An experimental in vivo analysis of the resorption to ultrasound activated pins (Sonicweld) and standard biodegradable screws (ResorbX) in sheep. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 45:447, 2007
System
SonicWeld Rx pins are fully compatible with KLS-Martin's Resorb-X range of plates, meshes, and foils. The product is sterile packed. SonicPins are loaded on to the handpiece from simple to...
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Indications
The KLS Martin SonicWeld Rx (Resorb-X) is intended for use in fracture repair and reconstructive procedures of the craniofacial skeleton in pediatric and adult populations...
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