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Stryker HydroSet

HydroSet Injectable HA Bone Substitute

The Latest Advancement in Bone Substitute Technology

HydroSet represents the next generation in bone substitute technology intended for a wide variety of clinical applications in multiple surgical specialties. As injectable, sculptable, and self-setting bone substitute, HydroSet is a calcium-phosphate cement indicated to fill bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e., extremities, craniofacial, spine, and pelvis). These defects may be surgically created or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. HydroSet is indicated only for bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.



Features & Benefits

HydroSet is calcium phosphate cement that converts to hydroxyapatite, the principle mineral component of bone. The crystalline structure and porosity of HydroSet makes it an effective osteoconductive and osteointegrative material, with excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties.1 HydroSet is specifically formulated to set fast in a wet field environment and exhibits outstanding wet-field characteristics.2 The chemical reaction that occurs as HydroSet hardens does not release heat that could be potentially damaging to surrounding tissue. Once set, HydroSet can be drilled and tapped to augment the placement of provisional hardware.
  • Injectable or manual implantation
    HydroSet can be easily implanted via a simple injection or manual application techniques for a variety of applications.
  • Fast-setting
    HydroSet has been specifically designed to set quickly once implanted under normal physiological conditions.
  • Isothermic
    HydroSet does not release any heat as it sets.
  • Excellent wet-field characteristics
    HydroSet is chemically formulated to set in a wet-field environment, eliminating the need to meticulously dry the operative site prior to implantation.2
  • Osteoconductive
    The composition of hydroxyapatite closely  matches that of bone mineral thus imparting osteoconductive properties.3
  • Augmentation of hardware
    HydroSet can be drilled and tapped to accommodate the placement of provisional hardware during the surgical procedure.4
Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademark(s) or service mark(s): HydroSet. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders.

References

1. Chow, L, Takagi, L. A Natural Bone Cement - A Laboratory Novelty Led to the Development of Revolutionary New Biomaterials. J. Res. Natl. Stand. Technolo. 106, 1029-1033 (2001).

2. Stryker Test Report #1808.E703

3. Dikson, K.F., et al.The Use of BoneSource Hydroxyapatite Cement for Traumatic Metaphyseal Bone Void Filling. J Trauma 2002; 53:1103-1108.

4. R & D Test Report TR-1808.E503.