Xenograft bone substitute Apatos®

for maxillofacial surgerygranules

Tissue origin : Heterologous cortico-cancellous bone mix Tissue collagen : Degraded Physical form : Radiopaque granules of mineral hydroxyapatite Composition : 100% cortico-cancellous mix Granulometry : 1000-2000 µm Re-entry time : About 5 months Packaging : Vial: 1.0 g Characteristics Apatos is a biocompatible, osteoconductive biomaterial of heterologous origin with characteristics similar to mineralized human bone; it can therefore be used as alternative to autologous bone. The natural microporous consistency of Apatos facilitates the formation of new bone tissue in bone defect area5, accelerating the process. Apatos nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite is a mix of cortical and cancellous bone granules. Handling Apatos must always be hydrated and thoroughly mixed with a few drops of sterile saline; it can also be mixed with patient's blood. Finally it can be mixed if necessary with the drug selected for surgery; the mixture thus obtained should be positioned with a sterile spatula or syringe for biomaterials. Clinical information Filler of large maxillofacial bone defects, reconstruction or corrections in non-load-bearing indications, Apatos may be used as a drug-carrier.