Bone graft substitute syringe clogging during MIS?
You're dealing with clogged bone graft syringes at Cincinnati Children's. Elite Surgical, a local medical equipment supplier, has the answer.
You're in the middle of an MIS spine case at Cincinnati Children's. You go to inject the bone graft substitute, and the syringe clogs. The material won't flow through the cannula. The clock is ticking, and you're stuck clearing blockages.
When your bone graft substitute syringe clogs mid-procedure, it's usually because the graft particles are too large for the delivery cannula. The material may also be too thick, causing it to jam inside the syringe tip. This is a common problem with grafts that have inconsistent particle sizes. ACTIFUSE FLOW is specifically designed with a narrow particle size range to pass smoothly through narrow-gauge needles.
Every minute you spend unclogging a syringe adds to the OR time, which can cost the hospital over $100 per minute. If the graft cannot be delivered, you may need to open the incision, increasing the patient's infection risk and recovery time. The wasted graft material also adds to the supply cost.
The next step is to request a sample of a graft material designed for syringe delivery. Elite Surgical can bring ACTIFUSE FLOW or ACTIFUSE MIS to Cincinnati Children's for a hands-on demo. Ask for an in-service to see how the consistent particle size eliminates clogging. Call us to schedule a case observation.
Once you switch to a graft material with consistent particle size, your MIS procedures will flow smoothly. No more interruptions, no more wasted graft, and the case finishes on time. You can focus on the patient, not the syringe.
Other things people in Cincinnati Children’s ask
bone graft substitute not integrating
Poor integration often comes from low porosity or inadequate bioactivity in the graft material. Switch to a silicate-substituted calcium phosphate with 80%+ porosity like ACTIFUSE or ALTAPORE. The enhanced porosity allows better bone ingrowth and vascularization.
autograft vs synthetic bone graft substitute
Modern synthetic bone graft substitutes like ACTIFUSE and ALTAPORE show fusion rates comparable to autograft without donor site morbidity. Synthetics eliminate harvest time and reduce patient pain. Consider synthetic for single-level fusions, combine with autograft for complex cases.
consistent bone graft substitute results
Consistent results need consistent material quality and technique. Use bone graft substitutes with proven fusion rates like ALTAPORE's 86.3% rate. Ensure proper hydration, avoid overpacking, and maintain sterile handling. Elite Surgical provides technique guides for optimal results.
how to choose bone graft substitute spine fusion
Look for porosity above 75%, silicate substitution for bioactivity, and clinical fusion rate data. Check delivery options for your approach - syringe for MIS, moldable for open procedures. Elite Surgical offers multiple ACTIFUSE and ALTAPORE formats for different surgical needs.
when to use bone graft substitute vs allograft
Use synthetic bone graft substitutes like ACTIFUSE when you want consistent quality without disease transmission risk. Allograft works for structural support in large defects. Synthetics are better for biological fusion enhancement in routine cases.
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