Product Overview
One PALACOS®. Many options. Flexibility at the highest level.
The PALACOS® product portfolio from Heraeus comprises an extensive range of high-quality bone cements for anchoring endoprosthetic implants. Known as the gold standard in joint arthroplasty, PALACOS® has been proven in more than 30 million procedures worldwide.Different viscosities, either with or without added antibiotic, ensure utmost flexibility for diverse applications.
PALACOS® MV is a medium-viscosity bone cement. It contains the same raw materials as PALACOS® R and has very good mechanical properties. PALACOS® MV is especially suitable for use with vacuum mixing systems. This cement is also available with added gentamicin for antibiotic prophylaxis, under the name PALACOS® MV+G**.
* 510(k) Number PALACOS® MV: K030904
* 510(k) Number PALACOS® MV+G: K050855
**PALACOS® MV+G is indicated for use in the second stage of a two stage revision for total joint arthroplasty after the initial infection has been cleared.
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