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NITIBOND STAPES PROSTHESIS
®

CRIMP-FREE COUPLING
The NiTiBOND Stapes Prosthesis combines the proven proper-
ties of CliP Stapes Prostheses with the benefits of shape memory
nitinol. The result is an optimized mucosal sparing custom coupling.

FOR ALL INCUS SIZES
Extensive experience in the development of stapes prostheses,
connected with profound knowledge of the middle ear, created
the basis for the geometry of the unique nitinol loop: Due to its de-
sign it is suitable for almost all incus sizes.

The nitinol loop has four integrated contact zones that interface
with the surface of the mucosa, conforming to the asymmetrical
dimensions of the incus. Additionally, the loop also features three
independent activation zones which keep thermal transfer from
the mucosa surface during laser activation. These activation zones
can be sequentially closed producing a custom coupling to the
individualized incus.

The elasticity of the respective zones ensures that pressure is
applied as uniformly as possible. A flat wide band reduces the risk
of pressure points. To complement the nitinol loop the prosthesis
stem is made of pure titanium.

REDUCED RISK IN LASER SETUP
The laser settings are determined outside the middle ear with the
aid of the Thermo-Dummy. The dummy is delivered together with
the NiTiBOND in the KURZ triangular box.

Developed in close collaboration with the ORL Clinic of the Univer-
sity Hospital Zuerich and the Institute of Engineering and Compu-
tational Mechanics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany.

ContactFree Zone ThermoActive
Reduces risk of Zone
strangulation Well-defined areas
for heat application
Contact Zone
Safer coupling

Incus

Flat and Broad ThermoBlock Zone
Band loop Mucosa Minimizes the risk of
Increases safety while overheating the mucosa
projecting heat to the
prosthesis; minimizes the
risk of pressure points Elastic Zone
Provides potential
even pressure

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