DePuy CMW 3 Gentamicin Bone Cement - Orthopaedic cement, medicated

Intended purpose

Indicated for the fixation of prostheses to living bone in arthroplasty procedures of joints in which infection by gentamicin sensitive organisms is a potential risk.

Functional description

Self-curing, radiopaque, polymethyl methacrylate based cements, containing antibiotic, used for securing a metal or polymeric prosthesis to living bone in arthroplasty procedures. The device relies on close mechanical interlock between irregular bone surface and the prosthesis. It is supplied as a two-component system, consisting of separate, sterile liquid and powder components, which are mixed together at the point of use to produce the cement.