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STAPEDIOPLASTY

PROSTHESES

PORTFOLIO OF OPTIONS HEATING – SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT
One critical step in stapedioplasty is the coupling of the prosthesis KURZ only uses pure titanium or titanium-nitinol combinations. Niti-
to the long process of the incus. KURZ meets this requirement with nol can have various characteristics: In addition to the superelastic
solutions for various needs and schools. properties, KURZ also uses the more traditional shape memory ver-
sion of nitinol in their NiTiBOND prosthesis. When heated with the aid
CRIMPING – EXTREMELY GENTLE MODELING of a laser, the NiTiBOND loop closes in its pre-defined shape. The
result is a more atraumatic, standardized coupling.
Wide, perforated or exceptionally elegant loops in KURZ Crimp Pros-
theses facilitate modeling around the long process of the incus. This OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS FOR REVISION SURGERY
gentle but stable coupling supports good transmission of the incom-
ing acoustical signal as well as protects the sensitive mucosa. KURZ also offers solutions for revision surgery. The MVP with its micro
ball joint and extra long malleus CliP creates a direct, adaptable and
CLIPPING – SUPERELASTIC BANDS standardized connection between the malleus and stapes footplate.
The Angular Piston stabilizes coupling between a shortened incus
A standardized form of coupling is provided by KURZ CliP Prostheses. and the inner ear when bone resorption has occurred.
Initial practical experience has shown that the superelastic nitinol
band of the NiTiFLEX reduces the application force required when MR SAFETY
placed on to the incus. The contact-free zones are also designed
to ensure that vascular nutrition of the surrounding structures is un- MR safety tests for future potential Tesla levels (e.g. 7.0 T) are per-
disturbed. formed on the KURZ prostheses, making them long-term implants.
To protect the surrounding tissue and prevent the risk of adhe-
sions, the stem of KURZ Stapes Prostheses is rounded. In addition,
all KURZ implants are available in standard sizes making shortening
redundant.

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