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| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| One Piece Design | The implant is designed in one piece, reducing the potential for implant breakage. Traditional two-piece implants require fixation or soldering, resulting in weak points |
| Base Projection | The base projection provides enough material for natural looking projection of the reconstructed ear. The base can be altered to fit the projection needs of the patient |
| Tissue Integration | Tissue ingrowth minizes the risk of implant migration and infection. Proper dissection of the fascia flap is critical to ensure sufficient soft tissue coverage around the implant |
| Ease of Modification | A scalpel or burr can be utilized to define or alter contours as needed to provide better ear symmetry. |
| Sterile, Non-pyrogenic | sterile, non-pyrogenic, implants limiting processing risk for the hospital. |
| MR Safe | This designation by the US FDA provides assurance of no image artifact or distortion of diagnostic MRI imaging. |
| Preparation | As a prophylactic measure, the implant should be rinsed in a sterile antibiotic solution prior to implantation |
| Positioning | Symmetric position of the ear may be determined using a clear template tracing of the contralateral side. Final implant position is dependent on the underlying condition. |
| Modifications | Malleable, and allows for easy modification with a scalpel blade or burring instrument. See implant preparation section below for additional information. |
| Soft Tissue Coverage | Meticulous dissection of fascial flap is critical to ensure sufficient soft tissue coverage around the entire implant. Enough flap should be harvested to ensure the implant is completely covered without tension |
| Fixation | If the potential for the implant to move before tissue ingrowth exists, fixation can be accomplished with sutures. |
| Post-Operative Care | Patients should be willing and able to follow post-operative instructions. |
| Soaking the Implants with Antibiotic Solution 1. Prophylactic measure against any contaminates introduced during surgery 2. Wetting implant allows for better, more complete tissue integration 3. Improves fibrovascular and bone ingrowth into implant’s pores |
| Antibiotic Selection The solution is dependent on patient tolerance and antibiotic need. There is no known antibiotic incompatibilities with porous polyethylene. |
| Cutting and Contouring 1. Readily cut and adjusted using scalpel or burr to achieve the desired contour and detail. A fluted burr at low RPM rinsed in sterile saline may be used to carve the implant. 2. The implant should be rinsed wtih sterile saline following any modifications to remove loose particles or debris |