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KURZ Middle Ear Intelligence Implant Systems and Prostheses for Tympanoplasty
KURZ® partial prostheses imitate the natural coupling of the incudo-stapdial joint. The precisely fitted, delicate shaped BELL transmits the sound directly to the stapes capitulum instead of the crura.
The shape of the BELL enables a safe coupling to the stapes capitulum. The slits in the BELL have benefits: they provide enough space for the stapedial tendon and enable modification of the bell size.
The CliP. partial prostheses with their self-retaining clip mechanism provide a secure fixed and standardized coupling to the stapes. Additionally, the CliP Partial FlexiBAL. has a micro ball joint within the headplate, which provides automatic position rebalancing towards the tympanic membrane level.
All KURZ tympanoplasty prostheses are provided in a total overall length (L).
The functional length (FL) is measured from the transplant (e.g. cartilage) placed underneath the tympanic membrane to the stapes capitilum in partial reconstruction or to the stapes footplate in total reconstruction. The functional length (FL) is significantly important in partial reconstructions where very short prostheses are often demanded. Consequently, all KURZ Partial Prostheses start with a functional length (FL) of 0.75 mm.
Risk management: A too long prosthesis may stress the ligaments of the stapes footplate and thereby influence the sound transmission negatively.
The length adjustable system from KURZ offers all necessary lengths. KURZ. Total Prostheses are very delicate in design and allow the surgeon to perform the implantation under very confined anatomical conditions, such as those often encountered in the recess of the oval window. The Ω CONNECTOR is an option for all KURZ Total Prostheses with a hollow stem. The Ball Joint that is created facilitates a flexible joint connection adjustable in all direction.
Because of the manufactured purity and shape the KURZ. implants permit intra-operative adaptation by simple bending.
To learn more download the KURZ Otology catalog and contact your local Focus Medical Group representative, or call (866) 710.7181.
Focus Medical Group representative KURZ Otology 6th Edition Catalog Download:
 Otology 6th edition PDF download (Use your back button to return to this page after you have reviewed if your pdf doesn't open in a new window)
KURZ Tympanoplasty products website link: KURZ Tympanoplasty Products
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