fracture fixation
Metal-free, carbon fiber composite fracture fixation solutions
In2Bones & Invibio: collaborate to develop next generation metal-free MTP plates
Discover the benefits of PEEK-OPTIMA Ultra Reinforced polymer in 90 seconds
What is PEEK-OPTIMATM Reinforced Polymer?
PEEK-OPTIMA Reinforced polymer consists of short carbon fibers dispersed within the PEEK-OPTIMATM Natural matrix to provide properties well suited for distal radius, proximal humerus and other extremity plates.
Dr Fedra Zaribaf, Senior Parts Engineer at Invibio explores the potential of carbon fiber PEEK composites in post-surgical bone healing.
PEEK-OPTIMA™ Ultra-Reinforced polymer offers a non-metal fracture fixation technology that provides strength and fatigue resistance demanded by high-load implant applications. Benefits include:
British Olympic sprinter James Ellington, the first professional athlete to have a trauma composite technology implant. Read about his journey.
David J. Hak, MD, MBA, FACS: Effect of Implant Stiffness on Fracture Healing1
PEEK-based devices for hand and foot applications are experiencing an increase in adoption, with growing clinical evidence demonstrating the benefits PEEK can offer.
References
1. Image: Proximal Humeral Plate made with PEEK-OPTIMA polymers, courtesy of CarboFix Orthopedics Ltd
2. Data on file at Invibio. Mechanical Benchmark of Carbon Fiber PEEK-OPTIMA™ Ultra-Reinforced vs Ti 6AI-4V Plates undergoing Static and Dynamic Testing per ASTM F382-99 (2008).
3. Caforio M, Perugia D, Colombo M, Calori GM, Maniscalco P. Preliminary experience with Piccolo Composite™, a radiolucent distal fibula plate, in ankle fractures. Injury. 2014 Dec;45 Suppl 6:S36-S38.
4. Tarallo L, Mugnai R, Adani R, Zambianchi F, Catani F, A New Volar Plate made of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polyetheretherketone for Distal Radius Fracture: Analysis of 40 Cases, J Orthop Traumatol, 2014 Dec; 15(4): 277-83
From the invention of PEEK over 40 years ago, Victrex has continually pioneered new PAEK-based polymers, materials and solutions that have transformed markets, delivering global impact in the toughest environments.
We bring transformational & sustainable solutions that address world material challenges every day.