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Product catalog summary

Product Overview:
NEPTUN Fix G40-HV is a high-viscosity bone cement used in cemented endoprosthetics, containing gentamicin for antibiotic properties. It is designed for the fixation of endoprostheses in human bones.

Composition:

Polymer: Polymethylmethacrylate (84.3%), Benzoyl peroxide (2.4%), Barium sulfate (9.6%), Gentamicin sulfate (3.8%)
Monomer: Methyl methacrylate (84.4%), Butyl methacrylate (13.2%), N,N-Dimethyl-p-toluidine (2.4%), Hydroquinone (20 ppm)

Antibiotic Release:
The gentamicin is released from the cement over time, as illustrated in the provided diagram, which shows the release rate in mg/g over a period of 162 hours.

Processing Phases:

Mixing Phase
Waiting Phase
Working Phase
Hardening Phase

The temperature-time diagram outlines these phases under varying temperature conditions, with a maximum storage temperature of 25°C.

Packaging:
Product Code: NF-G4-HV, Description: Surgical bone cement with Gentamicin, Packaging Unit: 40 g, 1 piece.

Catalog excerpts

NEPTUN Fix G40-HV Bone Cement For cemented endoprosthetics. With gentamicin. NEPTUN Fix G40-HV is a high-viscosity, antibiotic-loaded bone cement with gentamicin. It is intended for use in cemented endoprosthetics and is used for the fixation of endoprostheses in human bone. In addition to its composition, the working and hardening characteristics in particular determine the product-specific properties of the bone cement.

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The temperature-time diagram provides an overview of the timing of the individual processing phases under different temperature conditions. Temperature-Time Diagram Room Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C) Room Temperature-Time Diagram MIXING PHASE WORKING PHASE WAITING PHASE HARDENING PHASE MIXING PHASE WAITING PHASE HARDENING PHASE The gentamicin contained in NEPTUN Fix G40-HV is released from the bone cement 18 0 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 after hardening. The diagram3 illustrates release of gentamicin over time. Time (in the minutes) Antibiotic Release Antibiotic Release COMPOSITION...

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