Metallimax to Showcase Advanced Orthopedic Reamer Technology at Anterior Hip Foundation’s Innovation Symposium “Shark Tank”
FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (PRWEB) May 05, 2023 -- Metallimax, a pioneering innovator of advanced orthopedic instrumentation, today announced its participation in the Anterior Hip Foundation’s Shark Tank segment at the 2023 Innovation Symposium in Las Vegas, NV on May 5, 2023.
Constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy, Metallimax™ Acetabular Reamers embody compelling engineering advancements including a proprietary wear indicator and work-hardened cutting teeth intended to help surgeons prepare bone efficiently and mitigate the risks associated with dull, overused reamers.
Dr. Robert Mayle, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint arthroplasty at California Pacific Orthopedics in San Francisco, CA, explained that “dull acetabular reamers can heat bone nearly to the combustion point, require excessive pressure on the patient’s pelvic rim, and can contribute to an eccentric socket bed. The daily uncertainty as to the sharpness of reamers that show up in the operating room means that preparing a patient’s bone can be uncertain and unpredictable. These factors can have adverse consequences and the risks often go unrecognized.”
Metallimax Reamers are the first and only product of its kind featuring a golden passivation layer engineered to serve as a real-time visual wear indicator. This proprietary design is specifically intended to exhibit visible markings from handling and use, providing physicians and facilities with a recognizable estimate of a reamer’s usage history and thereby an indication of when a reamer may need to be replaced.
Dull acetabular reamers are a well-established frustration among the orthopedic community and the consequences of inadequate reamers are becoming more high-profile as new literature emerges:
- A recent clinical study in the peer-reviewed Arthroplasty Today journal noted that with dulled acetabular reamers “...a significantly greater amount of heat was generated, and an increased amount of time was needed, both of which are known risk factors for osteonecrosis.”1
- Average reaming depth variance of 3.4mm has been shown when comparing new and used acetabular reamers and another study demonstrated that used reamers under-reamed by an average of 1.61mm compared to just 0.37mm for new reamers.1,2
- Researchers also report that “...bone necrosis and inaccuracy while reaming, resulting in gaps of 50 microns or more in the bone to implant interface, can result in excessive fibrous tissue growth preventing proper osseointegration of the implant.”3
Metallimax Reamers maintain compliance with ISO13485 certification standards and are:
- Made in the USA
- 100% quality inspected
- Toleranced in the dome diameter to +/-0.010 of an inch
- Sized 44mm through 58mm in 1mm increments
- Reusable and sterilizable
Metallimax Reamers are expected to launch in the USA in Q3-2023 and pre-orders are currently being accepted at the company’s web portal. To learn more or register for a pre-order, visit https://www.metallimax.com.
References:
1) Sherman, William F., et al. Variability of Cutting and Thermal Dynamics Between New and Used Acetabular Reamers During Total Hip Arthroplasty. Arthroplasty Today, Vol. 7, 91-97, February 2021.
2) Slotkin S, Frisch NB, Roc G, Silverton CD. Hemispherical and minimally invasive total hip reamers: a biomechanical analysis of use and design. Arthroplast Today. 2016 Oct 10;3(2):131-136.
3) Isaacson B, Jeyapalina S. Osseointegration: a review of the fundamentals for assuring cementless skeletal fixation. Orthop Res Rev. 2014;6:55-65
About Metallimax
Metallimax, LLC is a pioneering innovator of medical instrumentation. Our vision is to continually deliver powerful and advantageous tools that help physicians perform better surgery. Metallimax is a trademark of Metallimax LLC.
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Derek Edgar, Metallimax LLC, http://www.metallimax.com, 1 7577052480, [email protected]
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