A set of trial cement restrictors which are small cylindrical metal objects with screw holes on the tops and bottoms; each tapers slightly towards the top.
A set of trial cement restrictors which are small cylindrical metal objects with screw holes on the tops and bottoms; each tapers slightly towards the top.
Number Of Parts
7
Part Names
a - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 1.7 cm x Diameter 0.7 cm
b - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 1.8 cm x Diameter 0.9 cm
c - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 2.1 cm x Diameter 1.1 cm
d - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 2.1 cm x Diameter 1.4 cm
e - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 2.1 cm x Diameter 1.6 cm
f - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 2.2 cm x Diameter 1.9 cm
g - cement restrictor trial - Size: Length 1.7 cm x Diameter 0.7 cm
Provenance
They were used for hip replacement surgery at Kingston General Hospital
Each device has a number from 1-7 printed on the bottom, increasing with size.
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E2-9
Condition Remarks
Like new.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Book
Internet
Reference Comments
"DePuy Product Portfolio, Reconstructive Products," Warsaw, Indiana, 1993, p. 9
"DePuy Product Portfolio, Instruments," Warsaw, Indiana, 1993, p. 68
"Internet: Isotis: Tissue Engineers"
Research Facts
These devices are used for determining the proper fit for the real cement restrictors which would be used in hip replacement surgery to keep the cement from leaking down the femur shaft.