SUMMIT MEDICAL has launched the HiVac7 bone cement mixing and delivery syringe that has been designed to complement the existing HiVac range of mixing and delivery devices already used in orthopaedic theatres throughout the UK and internationally.
The company lists some of the advantages of the device as follows:
• It is simple to use; with few components, training is minimised and consistent results easily achieved.
• A clear mixing tube allows the clinician to visually assess the bone cement mix prior to delivery.
• It has an optimum vacuum level of 550 mmHg, giving enhanced cement quality without excessive shrinkage.
• The system remains closed during the mixing and delivery process thereby reducing the potential for fume exposure.
• A blue section on the mixing rod ensures accurate alignment so that the rod is easily and reliably snapped when required
• There is a triple mix option; the HiVac 7 range includes mixers to cater for up to 120 g of PMMA (except Simplex).
• In combination with an improved delivery gun the narrow delivery syringe allows for high delivery pressures to be generated by the surgeon.
