The reconstructive interpositional PEEK Titanium Wedge System (RIPTIDE) has a titanium plasma porous spray for initial fixation designed to aid in early bone growth, and a core made of PEEK, with modulus of elasticity similar to cancellous bone. The RIPTIDE Wedge system is available in dimensions optimized for cotton and evans opening wedge osteotomies
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RIPTIDE™ Wedge System
Early initial fixation
Grip
- Titanium plasma spray surface increases calcium deposition by 305% and 470% after 24 hours, compared to Titanium and PEEK, respectively1
- Titanium plasma spray coating increases surface area by 40% at the microscale1
Bonelike properties
- PEEK material has similar modulus of elasticity to cancellous bone
Radiographical Markers
- Tantalum markers enable intra-operative visualization
Large graft window
- Autograft or Bonus® Triad Allograft material can be applied in the graft window before implantation
System Features
Offers a stable, secure implant with properties similar to cancellous bone, early initial fixation, and radiographic markers to aid intra-operative visualization
Specifications
Videos
Evans Osteotomy with RIPTIDE™ Wedge System
Additional Information
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