Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bone cement composed of a hydrophilic component and a hydrophobic component, wherein biodegradable material is deposited in pores of the bone cement via the hydrophilic component.

Abstract: A method for producing a collagen-containing sheet material, wherein a collagen-containing suspension is dried in such a manner that the collagen settles during drying and forms a transparent skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydroxylapatite material, for the production of which a nanoscale hydroxylapatite paste is subjected to a thermal treatment.

Abstract: A method for producing a dispersion containing silver nanoparticles, in particular for producing bone cement or a coating agent for implants from a silver salt.

Abstract: An antibacterial coating that is composed of silver is disclosed, as well as medical tools and implants comprising such a coating, and a method and an apparatus for the production of such a coating. The medical tools or the dental or orthopaedic implant comprises a metal or metal alloy having a treated surface wherein the treated surface is at least partially converted to an oxide film by plasma electrolytic oxidation using a colloid-dispersed system and wherein the converted surface is partially covered by islands formed by colloid-dispersed silver-particles of the colloid-dispersed system. An Ag—TiO2 coating shows excellent properties in terms of antibacterial efficacy (even against multi-resistant strains), adhesion and biocompatibility. The life-time of an implant in a human body is increased. The antibacterial coating can be used in the field of traumatology, orthopaedic, osteosynthesis and/or endoprothesis, especially where high infection risk exists.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an antibacterial coating which is composed of silver, to medical tools and to implants comprising such a coating and to a method as well to an apparatus for the production of such a coating. The medical tools or the dental or orthopaedic implant comprises a metal or metal alloy having a treated surface wherein the treated surface is at least partially converted to an oxide film by plasma electrolytic oxidation using a colloid-dispersed system and wherein the converted surface is partially covered by islands formed by colloid-dispersed silver-particles of the colloid-dispersed system. An Ag—TiO2 coating shows excellent properties in terms of antibacterial efficacy (even against multi-resistant strains), adhesion and biocompatibility. The life-time of an implant in a human body is increased. The antibacterial coating can be used in the field of traumatology, orthopaedic, osteosynthesis and/or endoprothesis, especially where high infection risk exists.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant material comprising a polymer which is partially cross-linked by means of a metal acrylate salt.

Abstract: A mixing device for bone cement is provided. The mixing device includes a mixing handle, an housing, and a mixing paddle. The mixing handle having a rod, where at least portions of the rod are in tubular form with monomer inside of the rod. The housing has a mixing chamber in which the monomer and a powder are miscible. The mixing paddle is arranged in the mixing chamber and is movable via the rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant material comprising a polymer which is partially cross-linked by means of a metal salt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bone cement composed of a hydrophilic component and a hydrophobic component, wherein biodegradable material is deposited in pores of the bone cement via the hydrophilic component.

Abstract: Device and method for mixing bone cement, for injection into vertebra in particular, comprising a mixing beaker (1), manual stirring rod (6) and a cover (2), which fits in said mixing beaker (1) with a perfect fit, and the lowermost point of which features an extraction hollow cone (3) in which an extraction syringe for extraction by suction of bone cement mixed in said mixing beaker (1) is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implant from a magnesium alloy, in which porosity increases towards the core.

Abstract: System of implant components containing active agents, wherein each component is intended to function as an additive for an implant material produced with a powdery or finely granulated starting material and/or active agents and additives. Each component is powdery or finely granulated and includes at least one powdery or finely granulated active agent or additive having a higher dosage than the desired concentration for the application. The components themselves are made of a powdery or finely granulated starting material for the implant material, as well as of the active agent or additive. The active agents can be chemotherapeutical agents, such as antibiotics, whereas the additives can be x-ray contrast materials and/or or additives that alter the physical properties of the starting material, such as its elasticity or viscosity.

Abstract: A device for mixing and applying mixed material, in particular medical cement, comprising a cartridge cylinder, a mixer, a plunger for closing the mixed material cavity and for forcing out the mixed material from the cartridge cylinder, and a latching ring having radially outer and inner hook formations. First counter-hooks on the cartridge cylinder interact with the radially outer hook formations on the latching ring. The plunger has second counter-hooks which interact with the inner hook formation on the latching ring in order to hold the plunger during the mixing, and release the plunger for being displaced at the beginning of the application procedure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a collagen implant for wound covering, in which a suspension comprising a telopeptide-containing collagen is produced and a phosphate buffer is added. An areal structure is produced by drying the collagen-containing mixture produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an antibacterial coating which is composed of silver, to medical tools and to implants comprising such a coating and to a method as well to an apparatus for the production of such a coating. The medical tools or the dental or orthopaedic implant comprises a metal or metal alloy having a treated surface wherein the treated surface is at least partially converted to an oxide film by plasma electrolytic oxidation using a colloid-dispersed system and wherein the converted surface is partially covered by islands formed by colloid-dispersed silver-particles of the colloid-dispersed system. An Ag—TiO2 coating shows excellent properties in terms of antibacterial efficacy (even against multi-resistant strains), adhesion and biocompatibility. The life-time of an implant in a human body is increased. The antibacterial coating can be used in the field of traumatology, orthopaedic, osteosynthesis and/or endoprothesis, especially where high infection risk exists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a collagen implant for wound covering, in which a suspension comprising a telopeptide-containing collagen is produced and a phosphate buffer is added. An areal structure is produced by drying the collagen-containing mixture produced.

Abstract: Device and method for mixing bone cement, for injection into vertebra in particular, comprising a mixing beaker (1), manual stirring rod (6) and a cover (2), which fits in said mixing beaker (1) with a perfect fit, and the lowermost point of which features an extraction hollow cone (3) in which an extraction syringe for extraction by suction of bone cement mixed in said mixing beaker (1) is provided.

Abstract: A device for mixing and applying mixed material, in particular medical cement, comprising a cartridge cylinder (1), a mixer (2), a plunger (3) for closing the mixed material cavity (10) and for forcing out the mixed material from the cartridge cylinder and a locking ring (4) with radially outer and inner locking means (41, 42). The cartridge cylinder (1) has counter-hooks (14) as first counter-locking means, which interact with the radially outer locking means (41) of the locking ring (4). The plunger (3) has locking hooks (37) as second counter-locking means (37), which interact with the inner locking means (42) of the locking ring (4), in order to hold the plunger (3) during the mixing and release the plunger (3) for displacement at the beginning of the application operation.