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Urgent Safety Notice for SynPlug® and Optiplug® Cement Restrictors, Integra LifeSciences

Product group Non-active implants - bone surgery
Reference 01674/14

SynPlug® and Optiplug® Cement Restrictors: The manufacturer has become aware of recent publications in medical literature that report instances of osteolysis near the site or OptiPlug® cement restrictors after total hip arthroplasty procedures. The FSN shall provide a summary of the contemporary state-of-the-art information for osteolysis and associated periprosthetic fractures associated with hip implant procedures. Zimmer is updating the surgical technique and instructions for use of the Zimmer® Segmental System.

The Advisory Notice is only available in German language.

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