FIXSORB MX
A bioresorbable osteosynthesis material
When treating bone fractures, metallic (stainless steel and titanium) devices, such as screws and plates are conventionally used for bone repairing. However, when they are present for a long time within the body, they may cause adverse effects; typically, they must be surgically removed after the bone heals. This causes physical and psychological pain for patients and can delay their rehabilitation.
FIXSORB MX developed by Teijin Medical Technologies Co., Ltd., is a bioresorbable osteosynthesis material(screws and plates) that solves these issues associated with metallic osteosynthesis materials. These screws and plates, manufactured by our proprietary advanced technology, are composed of a polymer
Poly-L-Lactide acid (PLLA) that degrades and resorbs in vivo. PLLA is a safe material which will completely degrade, metabolised and eliminated from the body as carbon dioxide and water after a few years, thereby eliminating the need for removal surgery.
FIXSORB MX is used in various fields, including cranial, oral and maxillofacial surgeries at many university hospitals and national hospitals. It has received positive reviews and has built a reputation as a substitute for metallic osteosynthesis materials.
- Degrades and resorbs in vivo; therefore, there is no need of removal
- Degrades slowly; thus, it does not have any adverse effects on the human body
- Its strength exceeds the human bone; therefore, it secures the bone firmly in place until the bone heals
- FIXSORB MX is available in a variety of precisely designed products, such as mini-plates and mini-screws.
