SuperCable Flyer

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Introduction
The document introduces the SuperCable, a polymer-based cerclage cable designed to eliminate metal debris and ion release in patients requiring cerclage. It highlights the issues associated with traditional metal cables, such as corrosion, wear, and fatigue failure, and presents the SuperCable as a safer alternative.

Key Features

Superior Fatigue Strength: The SuperCable offers enhanced fatigue strength, as noted in Hack's 2005 study.
Elimination of Sharps Hazard: The polymer construction reduces the risk of glove tears and sharps injuries, supported by Stoker's 2009 research.
Proven Performance: Various studies (Della Valle 2010, Edwards 2011, Berend and Lombardi 2014) confirm the effectiveness of the SuperCable in clinical settings.

Patents and Intellectual Property
The SuperCable is protected by multiple patents in the US, Japan, EU, and Turkey, with additional patents pending.

Clinical Benefits

The polymer material is "finger friendly," reducing the risk of injury during surgical procedures.
Trochanteric grips and cable-plates are available within the system.

Concerns About Metal Debris
The document addresses concerns about metal debris from traditional cables, which can lead to accelerated poly wear and systemic metal release, referencing studies by Callaghan (1997) and Urban (2004).

Testimonials
Dr. Paul Nourbash endorses the SuperCable, citing its ease of use, strength, and safety compared to metal cables.

Contact Information
For more information or to schedule an evaluation, contact Kinamed at 800-827-5775 or visit www.kinamed.com.

Catalog excerpts

Concerned About Metal Debris? Metal cerclage cables contribute to accelerated poly wear & local and systemic metal release.1, 2 Polymer Iso-Elastic™ Cerclage 1. Callaghan (1997) Contribution of cable debris to accelerated poly wear. Clin Orthop. 2. rban (2004) Accumulation in liver and spleen of metal particles generated at nonbearing U surfaces in hip arthoplasty. J Arthroplasty. Trochanteric grips and cable-plates available in the system. This remarkably tough, yet elastic, polymer cable eliminates a potential source of metal debris and ion release in your patients requiring cerclage. Metal cable filament bundles may be subject to corrosion, fretting wear, and fatigue failure. SuperCable’s polymer construction also reduces the chance of glove tears and sharps injury that can occur with sharp metal cable ends. Superior Fatigue Strength Hack (2005) Novel iso-elastic cerclage cable for treatment of fractures. ORS. Eliminate a Sharps Hazard Stoker (2009) Sharps Safety for Orthopedic Surgeons. Managing Infection Control. Proven Performance Della Valle (2010) Early experience with a novel nonmetallic cable... Clin Orthop. Edwards (2011) Polymer cerclage cables in revision shoulder... Orthopedics. Berend, Lombardi (2014) Polymer cable/grip-plate for stable fixation... Surg Tech Intl Why risk glove tears and sharps injury when working in the wound? The “finger friendly” polymer materials used in SuperCable help avoid these risks. “I have yet to do a case with metal cables where I did not feel the sharp edges of the cable through my glove. I have been using the Kinamed SuperCables for many years and I have found them to be easy to use, very strong and they don’t cut me or my gloves! As far as I am concerned, the Kinamed SuperCable is the best cable system available today.” Paul Nourbash, M.D. Barrington Orthopedic Specialists Chicago, IL. For more information or to schedule an evaluation: Quality Care. Clinically Proven. SuperCable® U.S. Patent Nos. 6,589,246; 7,207,090; 8,469,967; 9,107,720. JAP Pat. No. 4,829,236; 5,938,095. EU Pat. Nos. 1,781,961; 1,389,940; 2,432,401; 3,013,268. TUR Pat. Nos. TR201309922T4; TR201405440T4. Additional US & International Patents Pending. ©2020 Kinamed® In

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