Bioactive Glass Biphasic β-tcp & HA Granules Alkylene Oxide Polymer Carrier
Principles of Bone Healing Reparative Phase Healing Cascade 1. Cellular infiltration and migration to site (fibroblasts, macrophages, mesenchymal stem cells) 2. Granular tissue formation and vascularization 3. Cell differentiation into osteoclasts and osteoblasts 4. Collagen matrix deposition and mineralization 5. Woven bone formation Bone Graft Mode of Action 1. Resorption of carrier 2. Biological fluid adsorption and infiltration 3. Dissolution of graft materials 4. Biostimulative effects (bioactive, osteostimulatory) 5. Cellular attachment, proliferation and differentiation 6. Osteoclast resorption and osteoblast deposition of new bone on graft materials 7. Osteoconduction of new host bone 8. Woven bone matrix bridging between granules Remodeling Phase 1. Replacement of woven bone with lamellar bone 2. Structural orientation of maturing fusion bed 3. Marrow space formation 4. Restoration of normal bony architecture and strength 1. Continued dissolution and resorption of graft material 2. Gradual replacement with new host bone References: 1) Zipfel G, Guiot B, Fessler R. Bone Grafting. Neurosurg Focus, 2003;14(2):e8. 2) Kalfas I. Principles of Bone Healing. Neurosurg Focus, 2001;10(4):E1. 3) Sfeir C, Ho L, Doll B, Azari K, Hollinger J. Fracture Repair. In: Lieberman JR, Friedlaender GE, eds. Bone Regeneration and Repair Biology and Clinical Applications. New York, NY: Humana Press; 2005:21-44.
Bone Healing Phases Graft Resorbtion Bone Formation BONE HEALING (MATURITY) Reparative Phase TIME Remodeling Phase Rapid resorption impact: Formation of non-mineralized fibrous tissue at the implant site. Slow resorption impact: Limited remodeling, leaving defect site susceptible to focused mechanical stress.
Resorption Rates by Material Fast Resorption MATERIAL COMPOSITION LOW SOLUBILITY HIGH Bioactive Glass β-tcp Gradual Resorption Biphasic HA/β-TCP (15%/85%) Biphasic HA/β-TCP (60%/40%) Slow Resorption Si-HA Pure HA RESORPTION RATE (TIME) Rapid resorption impact: Formation of non-mineralized fibrous tissue at the implant site. Slow resorption impact: Limited remodeling, leaving defect site susceptible to focused mechanical stress.
Design Rationale Patented Formulation of Proven Biomaterials Synthetic osteostimulative graft Engineered to support bone healing at all stages 20% Bioactive Glass, 32% β-tcp Granules, 48% HA Granules Unparalleled Handling Rapid 24 hour resorption of biocompatible carrier Waxy, desirable viscosity with exceptional moldability Excellent graft adherence and containment Surgery-Ready Convenience Stored at room temperature (no thawing) No mixing, re-hydration, or special preparation required Can be mixed with autograft INDICATIONS: MEDLINEUNITE Bioactive Bone Graft is a bone void filler device intended for use in bony voids or gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure. These defects may be surgically created osseous defects or osseous defects created from traumatic injury to the bone. MEDLINEUNITE Bioactive Bone Graft is indicated to be packed gently into bony voids or gaps of the skeletal system (i.e., extremities, pelvis and posterolateral spine fusion procedures). MEDLINEUNITE Bioactive Bone Graft can also be used with autograft as a bone graft extender in posterolateral spine. The device provides a bone void filler that is resorbed and replaced with host bone during the healing process.
45S5 Bioactive Glass (Bioglass) Silicon Dioxide (SiO 2 ) Calcium Oxide (CaO) Sodium Oxide (Na 2 O) Phosphorous Pentoxide (P 2 O 5 ) Irregularly shaped granules Patented particle size range (200 420μm) Low Magnification High Magnification
Bioactive Properties Bioactive glass ions released following carrier resorption Ions reacts with body fluids and stimulate formation of osteoconductive apatite layer Ionic dissolution products of bioactive glass have been shown to: Increase osteoblast differentiation and proliferation (e.g. osteostimulative effect) Upregulate osteogenic gene expression Stimulate angiogenesis Minimize persistence of inflammatory responses Have antimicrobial effectiveness Time 0 (unreacted) 1 Day 7 Days 14 Days 28 Days Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of the apatite layer formation on the implant surface following immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). In vitro performance may not be predictive of performance in humans. References: 1) Hench LL. The story of Bioglass. J Mater Sci Mater Med. 2006;17(11):967-78. 2) Gerhardt LC, Boccaccini AR. Bioactive glass and glass-ceramic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Materials.2010;3(7):3867-910. 3) Xynos ID, Edgar AJ, Buttery LDK, Hench LL, Polak JM. Gene expression profiling of human osteoblasts following treatment with the ionic products of Bioglass 45S5 dissolution. J Biomed Mater Res. 2001;55(2):151-7. 4) Greenspan DC. Bioactive glass: mechanism of bone bonding. Tandläkartidningen Ǻrk. 1999;91(8)1-32. 5) Stoor P, Söderling E, Salonen JI. Antibacterial effects of a bioactive glass paste on oral microorganisms. Acta Odontol Scand. 1998;56(3):161-5.
Biphasic β-tcp/ha Combines the long-term stability of HA with the rapid solubility of β-tcp. Provides a more gradual and optimized resorption profile. More amenable to the body s natural bone healing process. ~2mm ~0.5mm ~1mm Patented Granules Particle size range: 0.5 1.0mm (50%) 1.0 2.0mm (50%) Irregularly shaped to fully pack void space Multidirectional, interconnected porous structure Mimics human cancellous bone
Granule Macro- and Microporosity SEM images of β-tcp/ha Granules Micropores Macropores 50 55% macroporous (300 600μm) Macropores correspond to the size of trabecular bone to support osteoconduction. 20 30% microporous (<10μm) Micropores allows for diffusion of biological fluids and increased surface area for exchange of calcium and phosphate ions (important to healing process). 1. Vaccaro AR. The Role of the Osteoconductive Scaffold in Synthetic Bone Graft. Orthopedics 2002; 25(5):571-78. 2. Hing KA, Wilson LF, Revell PA, Buckland T. Comparative performance of three bone graft substitutes. Spine J 2007; 7(4):475-90.
Alkylene Oxide Polymer (AOP) Carrier Provides excellent handling, resorbs quickly to expose β-tcp/ha and bioactive glass Bioimplant in Simulated Body Fluid (SBF) Carrier Carrier Dissolution After 30 Minutes Bioactive Glass Biphasic Granules and Bioactive Glass (No Carrier) Biphasic Granule Biphasic Granules Bioactive Glass
Optimized Resorption Profile MATERIAL COMPOSITION LOW SOLUBILITY HIGH Bioactive Glass Vitoss β-tcp Mastergraft ChronOS RESORPTION RATE (TIME) MEDLINEUNITE BIOACTIVE BONE GRAFT Actifuse NanOss HA
Market Comparison Only MEDLINEUNITE contains all three ideal synthetic bone graft components Brand Name Bioglass β-tricalcium Phosphate Hydroxyapatite Carrier MEDLINEUNITE BIOACTIVE BONE GRAFT 20% 32% 48% Alkylene Oxide Polymer Stryker Vitoss DePuy Synthes ChronOS Medtronic Mastergraft 10% 70% None 20% Bovine Collagen None 100% None Sodium Hyaluronate None 85% 15% Bovine Collagen Baxter Actifuse None None 0.8% Silicate Substituted Calcium Phosphate Alkylene Oxide Copolymer RTI Surgical NanOss None None Nanostructured Porcine Collagen
Patented Formulation of Proven Biomaterials Unparalleled Handling Surgery-Ready Convenience For more information or to schedule a case, contact your MEDLINEUNITE Foot & Ankle Representative.