The REMEDY® Knee Spacer is part of the treatment foreseen in a two-stage procedure performed in the event of permanent prosthesis infection. The REMEDY® Knee Spacer implant is intended for temporary use only (180 days or less). A second surgery will be required at a later date to remove the REMEDY® Knee Spacer and replace it with a permanent knee joint implant.
Single-Use, Sterile Device
REMEDY® Knee Spacers are single-use medical devices, ethylene oxide sterile, and formed with bone cement (PMMA) and gentamicin.
Antibiotic Release
The REMEDY® Knee Spacer allows basic joint mobility and releases antibiotics into the joint area to protect the implant from bacterial colonization.
Total System Interchangeability
The REMEDY® Knee System is designed for total system interchangeability. Available in Small, Medium, and Large for both femoral and tibial components – with a Size XL Femoral Component also available upon request. A tibial wedge insert is available when additional height is required. According to internal OsteoRemedies data, 65% of cases result in different size femur and tibia, and 35% of cases use a tibial wedge.