Synthes, Inc.

 Contact Information: 1302 Wrights Lane East
WestChester PA 19380
United States
(610) 719 5000

 Company Type:

PUBLIC
 Company Description: We develop, produce and market instruments, implants and biomaterials for the surgical fixation, correction and regeneration of the skeleton and its soft tissues.

 Website: http://www.synthes.com
 
 Related Products:
2.4 mm LCP Distal Radius Plate System

2.4 mm LCP Volar Column Distal Radius Plates

3.0 HCS

3.0 mm Headless Compression Screw

3.5 mm LCP Distal Humerus Plates

3.5 mm Low Profile Pelvic System

4.5mm LCP Condylar Plate

Allograft Chips and Blocks

Anterior Tension Band (ATB) System

Basic Instrument Set for LC-DCP® and DCP® in Vario Case™

Battery Power Line

Battery Powered Driver

chronOS

Chronos Granules Bone Graft Substitute

chronOS Inject

Colibri

DBX

DHS®/DCS® DynamicHip and Condylar ScrewSystem

Distraction Osteogenesis Ring System

Dynamic Hip System (DHS)

Expert Humeral Nailing System

Expert Lateral Femoral Nail

Expert Retrograde/Antegrade Femoral Nail

Hindfoot Arthrodesis Nail - EX

Large External Fixation System

LCP Basic Instrument Set and Standard Instruments in Vario Case™

LCP Compact Hand

LISS Set for Screws and Additional Instruments in Vario Case™

Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System

Low Profile Neuro System

MatrixNEURO

Mini Lengthening Apparatus

Modular Sternal Cable System

Norian Craniofacial Repair System

Norian CRS Fast Set Putty

Patient Specific Implants

PFNA Proximal Femoral Nail

PolyMax

Prodisc®

ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement

ProDisc-L Disc Replacement

ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement

RAPID Resorbable Fixation System

SynFrame Access and Retractor System

SynMesh® System

The VentroFix System

Titanium Cannulated Lateral Entry Femoral Recon Nail

Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nail-EX

Titanium Cranial Flap Tube Clamps

Titanium End Caps for Humeral

Titanium Proximal Humeral Nail

Titanium Solid Humeral Nail System

Titanium Spiral Blade for Humeral Nail

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail System
 
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    Product Literature
ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement Product Literature
The ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement has been determined to be safe and effective in the treatment of neck or arm pain caused by symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD) at one level from C3-C7. During the ProDisc-C Total Disc Replacement procedure, the surgeon removes the diseased intervertebral disc, decompresses the neurological elements and inserts a ProDisc-C implant into the disc space.

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ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement Product Literature
The ProDisc-L total disc replacement has been determined to be safe and effective in the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one level from L3-S1. During the total disc replacement procedure, the diseased intervertebral disc is removed and replaced with a motion preserving ProDisc-L implant.

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RAPID Resorbable Fixation System Product Literature
RapidSorb Resorbable Fixation System implants are made of a resorbable polymer poly (L-lactide-co-glycolide). The implants are available as plates, foils, meshes, screws and tacks. They resorb approximately within 1 year by hydrolysis and are metabolized by the body. All the implants are provided sterile. Key Features & Benefits - Complete resorption within approximately 1 year - Fixation with screws and tacks - Minimal strength retention of the initial strength for at least 8 weeks - Unique

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MatrixNEURO Product Literature
Matrix is the new plating platform for internal fixation of the cranium and is a streamlined, comprehensive system that offers flexibility, ease of use, and the highest quality implants and instruments. Key Features & Benefits - Low plate/screw profile of 0.5mm for minimal implant palpability - Self-drilling screws for fast closure of bone flaps and rapid fixation of cranial fractures - Superior screw/blade retention - Unique thread design for rapid screw starting and low insertion torque - Ful

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Low Profile Neuro System Product Literature
The Synthes Low Profile Neuro System is a complete line of plates, screws and mesh designed specifically for intracranial procedures. Key Features & Benefits - Low plate/screw profile of 0.6mm for minimal palpability - Self-drilling, self-retaining screws, with modified cruciform recess, facilitate rapid replacement of bone flap - Wide variety of low-profile plates to repair the most common types of bony defects and fractures - Modular storage options to meet specific surgeon needs

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Patient Specific Implants Product Literature
Synthes Patient Specific Implants are derived from CT data for excellent reconstructive results. Key Features & Benefits - Better anatomic fit versus conventional fixation/reconstruction methods - Reduced operating time - Satisfying aesthetic results for surgeon and patient - Manufactured from PEEK Optima-LT™ for strength, stability and biocompatibility

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Norian CRS Fast Set Putty Product Literature
Norian CRS Fast Set Putty is a moldable, biocompatible bone cement that sets at body temperature. Norian CRS Fast Set Putty hardens in vivo to form carbonated apatite, a composition closely resembling the mineral phase of bone. Key Features & Benefits - Easily mixed, shaped and molded for implantation into defects positioned at difficult angles, as well as for onlay applications - Isothermic hardening reduces thermal injury to surrounding soft tissue - Hardens in approximately 3-6 minutes in

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    Video
ProDisc-L Animated Video
Animated video showing the ProDisc-L Disc Replacement implant.

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    Surgical Technique
ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement Surgical Technique
The ProDisc-L Total Disc Replacement is intended to replace a diseased and/or degenerated intervertebral disc of the lumbosacral region in patients with discogenic pain associated with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one lumbar spinal segment level between L3 and S1.

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PolyMax Surgical Technique
The following surgical technique is explained using the example of a fixation with resorbable PolyMax screws. For a fixation with PolyMax resorbable tacks, refer to the separately published brochure “PolyMax – Resorbable Tacks”, Art. No. 036.000.320. Setting up the water bath system The water bath system must be set up and turned on approximately 15 min prior to the anticipated use.

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