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® LV is a low-viscosity bone cement. Thanks to its low viscosity, PALACOS® LV enables precise application even through thin nozzles, making it ideal for small and medium-sized joints such as the shoulder and elbow. PALACOS® LV penetrates better into fine bone structures and provides good anchorage. This cement is also available with added gentamicin for antibiotic prophylaxis, under the name PALACOS® LV+G**.
* 510(k) Number PALACOS® LV: K030903
* 510(k) Number PALACOS® LV+G: K050854
**PALACOS® LV+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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