FIXSORB MX
A bioresorbable osteosynthesis material
When bone fracture happens, metallic (stainless steel and titanium) material screws and plates are conventionally used for bone repairing. However, when these are present for a long time within the body, they may cause adverse effects; typically, they must be surgically removed after the broken bone has healed. This causes physical and psychological pain for patients and can delay their rehabilitation.
FIXSORB MX developed by Teijin Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. is 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 can be degraded and absorbed in vivo. PLLA is a safe material which will completely degrade, be 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.
- It will be degraded in vivo; thus, there is no need for removal surgery.
- It will slowly degrade; thus, it does not have any adverse effects on the human body.
- Its strength exceeds that of the human bone; therefore, it helps to secure the bone firmly in place until the bone is healed.
- FIXSORB MX is available in a variety of precisely designed products, such as mini-plates and mini-screws.
