![]() ![]() Bone Cement Pro’s: osseointegrates with patient anatomy.PEEK: PEEK is stronger and more durable (similar to cortical bone) Titanium Mesh Con’s: extended customization time in the OR, risk of sharp edges, “checkerboard pattern” through patient skin in cases without bone cement.Titanium Mesh Pro’s: osseointegrates with patient anatomy, customizable.While bone cement quickly begins osseointegration with patient anatomy, it may take several years to fully integrate. Titanium mesh and bone cement are commonly used in cases with a smaller defect sizes (under 100cm²) with the expectation of vascularizing the void with hydroxyapatite. PEEK: PEEK is stronger, PEEK is autoclavable vs. PMMA Con’s: PMMA traps microscopic air bubbles when manufactured – increasing risk of unsterilized exposure if modified in OR.PMMA Pro’s: Cost effective, not likely to break when modified with a burr tool.PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) or Acrylic is useful in procedures needing increased modification. PEEK: Comparable, PEEK may be easier to sterilize PEKK Con’s: Porous, potential sterilization risk, may not support soft tissue adhesion due to its inert characteristics.PEKK Pro’s: Marketed minor osseointegration, manufactured patient-specific, similar to cortical bone.The 3D-printing process of PEKK leaves pores in the implant that the manufacturer sells as “promoting bone growth” while MedCAD would flag the implant as a sterilization risk. PEKK (poly ether ketone ketone) is a 3D-printed variant similar to PEEK material, operating in much the same way as PEEK. Other companies offer patient-specific PEEK implants in two weeks or more while MedCAD delivers within 4-5 days on average. Other Companies: MedCAD provides patient-specific PEEK implants to meet customer-specific needs like timeframe, customization, and high quality. PEEK Con’s: may not support soft tissue adhesion due to its inert characteristics.PEEK Pro’s: tough, durable, similar to cortical bone, receptive to common titanium fixation and screws, bio-inert, radiolucent, customized fit and ability to provide finely tapered edges, easy to remove if needed, manufactured patient-specific for minimal modification in OR. ![]() While the perception of PEEK is premium, MedCAD is continually improving the patient-specific medical device process in a way that makes PEEK competitive against all options. It is the “gold standard” for large defects and also well suited for small and standard defects. PEEK (poly ether ether ketone) is the preferred material for cranioplasty implants in hospitals around the world. The information below has been gathered from whitepapers and anecdotally from representatives in the field in an effort to best evaluate the market for cranial implants. Here is a list of cranioplasty products used to fill voids and patch defects in the cranial skeleton. Puffco reserves the right to deduct the cost of return shipping from your order.When choosing cranioplasty implants, how do you know which option is best? Know the pro’s and con’s of each material and application. Refund Timing: Puffco will endeavor to issue a refund to the instrument of purchase within 10 business days of receiving an unused returned product that complies with the conditions for return set forth above. *Ship the package at your local UPS or FedEx drop-off location. Include the product and all required items listed above in the section “Conditions for Return.” The receipt of purchase must indicate the product to be returned, price paid, and date of purchase. The customer must pay the shipping for the return package. *Contact Puffco Customer Support at After we receive your email, and have confirmed that your product is eligible for return, we will provide you with the appropriate return address for the item. How to Return your Product: To initiate your return, please use the following procedure: *You include all original packaging in like new condition, *You include all accessories and documentation in undamaged, unused new condition, *You include the product in undamaged, unused like new condition, and *You include a receipt documenting your purchase of the product at within the above return period. Returns: All UNUSED and UNOPENED products purchased through may be returned for a full refund within fourteen (14) days following the date of purchase.Ĭonditions for Return: You may return an unused product purchased at within the above return period, subject to your compliance with the following conditions: ![]()
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