SpaceFlex Shoulder

“Disposable cement spacer molds with metal reinforcement stem are indicated for use to mold a temporary hemi- shoulder replacement for skeletally mature patients undergoing a two-stage revision procedure due to a septic process. The temporary prosthesis is molded using low viscosity polymethylmethacrylate bone cement and inserted into the humeral medullary canal and glenoid cavity of the shoulder following removal of the existing humeral and glenoideal cavity implants and debridement. SpaceFlex Shoulder should only be used with G3A low-viscosity bone cement. The device is intended for use in conjunction with systemic antimicrobial antibiotic therapy (standard treatment approach to an infection). The hemi-shoulder prosthesis made from the SpaceFlex Shoulder disposable cement molds is not intended for use more than 180 days, at which time it must be explanted and permanent devices implanted or another appropriate treatment performed (e.g. resection arthroplasty, fusion, etc.). Due to the inherent mechanical limitations of the hemi-shoulder prosthesis material (low viscosity polymethylmethacrylate), the temporary hemi-shoulder prosthesis is only indicated for patients who will consistently follow activity limitation throughout the implant period. The device can exclusively be used by competent healthcare personnel who has complete scientific and anatomical knowledge.”