The REMEDY® Shoulder Spacer is part of the treatment foreseen in a two-stage procedure performed in the event of permanent prosthesis infection. The REMEDY® Shoulder 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® Shoulder Spacer and replace it with a permanent shoulder joint implant.
Single-Use, Sterile Device
REMEDY® Shoulder Spacers are single-use medical devices, ethylene oxide sterile, and formed with bone cement (PMMA) and gentamicin.
Antibiotic Release
The REMEDY® Shoulder Spacer allows basic joint mobility and releases antibiotics into the joint area to protect the implant from bacterial colonization.
Mechanical Strength
Stainless steel rods within stems provide added mechanical strength. A stainless steel rod reinforces the humeral stem.
Surgical Flexibility
Head sizes are interchangeable with stems for surgical flexibility. Variable head and neck design allows desired placement and positioning up to 9mm. Available head sizes: 40mm, 45mm, and 50mm. Modular stems available in Small, Medium, and Large.