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Synicem™ hip spacer

Preformed, antibiotic loaded hip spacer to maintain space and aid treatment of infection

Preformed spacers to maintain space and aid treatment of infection

The Synicem spacer range provides a ready-to-use preformed spacer with the performance characteristics you need for your 2-stage revision procedures.

Designed to overcome the challenges of using traditional intra-operative moulded and handmade spacers, Synicem spacers support revisions of the hip, knee and shoulder to preserve articular space and aid the treatment of infection.

Specifically designed to support your management of infection in hip revision

Combining convenience, structural uniformity and stability, whilst delivering a high local concentration of gentamicin.
Synicem hip spacers maintain joint space and limb length to preserve the abduction and stabilisation structure of the hip.1

  • Precision engineered for consistency and structural uniformity
  • Designed for dynamic movement and stability
  • Preloaded with gentamicin to aid treatment of infection
  • Case-by-case flexibility and time-saving

Precision engineered for consistency and structural uniformity

Strictly controlled manufacturing conditions minimise the risk of mechanical failure by eliminating unwanted variation in the shape
and structural integrity of the base material.

  • Perfectly spherical and polished finish of the femoral head prevents bone stock wear1
  • Lower complication rates and risk of periprosthetic fracture compared to intra-operatively prepared spacers2

Designed for dynamic movement and stability

Designed to maintain joint space and limb length to preserve the abduction and stabilisation structure after removal of the original implant.1

  • Choice of Charnley and Müller spacer design
  • Uniform stainless-steel core to increase mechanical resistance

Preloaded with gentamicin to aid treatment of infection

The spacer yields a high local concentration of gentamicin while maintaining low systemic levels to aid the treatment of infection.1

Case-by-case flexibility and time-saving

A comprehensive range of sizes and styles provide case-by-case flexibility, with a reusable spacer tray available to ensure you select the correct size every time.1

  • No moulding required

References and regulatory statements

  1. Synimed, Synicem Instruction for Use.
  2. Craig, A., King, S.W., van Duren, B.H., Veysi, V.T., Jain, S., & Palan, J. (2022). Articular spacers in two-stage revision arthroplasty for prosthetic joint infection of the hip and the knee. EFORT Open Reviews, 7, 137 – 152.