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ANGULAR CLIP ANGULAR
®
PROSTHESIS PROSTHESIS PLESTER

PRESERVING THE ORIGINAL STRUCTURES STANDARDIZED CONNECTION
One of the challenges of middle ear surgery is to preserve as much Like the Angular CliP the Angular Plester Prosthesis creates a
of the original structures as possible. When recommunicating the secure, standardized connection between the stapes head and
incus and stapes from discontinuity, preserving the native ossicles the long process of the incus when discontinuity is present. The
from progressive atrophy in a neutral position are important design Plester features a bell that is placed on the superstructure and two
configurations. The Angular CliP bridges the incudostapedial joint titanium bands which are crimped to the remnant incus.
with the aid of two mechanisms.
GOOD TOLERANCE IN LONG-TERM USE
CLIPPING AND CRIMPING
The Angular Prosthesis is made of pure titanium which demon-
Standardized coupling to the stapes head is provided by the CliP. strates excellent tolerance long-term. In addition, the mechanical
Its spring loaded foils produce a secure atraumatic fit while two tita- coupling has proven to be relatively stable.
nium bands are crimped to the remaining incus long process.
EVEN IF THE INCUS IS CONSIDERABLY SHORTENED
SOLID TITANIUM BRIDGE
Even if the distal end of the incus is considerably eroded, the
This type of reconstruction creates a bridge for the incoming Angular Prosthesis is a reliable, neutrally placed solution. Cartilage
acoustic signal. Its design pays particular attention to ligamental may be draped laterally on the prosthesis to protect the tympanic
stress with its neutral fit. membrane.

Cartilage may be draped on the prosthesis laterally to protect the
tympanic membrane
Developed in close collaboration with
Prof. Dr. med. K. B. Hüttenbrink, University of Cologne, Germany.

LENGTH L (mm) REF LENGTH L (mm) REF

L L
2.25 1002 615 2.25 1002 610
3.25 1002 617 3.25 1002 612

Angular CliP Prosthesis Angular Prosthesis Plester
Material: Material:
Pure Titanium (ASTM F67 Pure Titanium (ASTM F67
Medical Grade) Medical Grade)
Shaft Diameter: 0.2 mm Shaft Diameter: 0.2 mm

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