PyroCarbon PIP Total Joint
Choosing the PIP Pyrocarbon implant option to limit uncertainty during your PIP replacement cases for young and demanding patients.
Features
- PyroCarbon material with bone friendly, elasticity and durability properties.
- Two cut design for proximal component to preserve collateral ligaments.
- Dorsal notch in distal component to re-insert extensor tendon and preserve natural anatomy.
- Flexible sizing optionsColor coded instrumentation.
Indications
The Ascension Silicone PIP Finger Joint Prosthesis is intended for cementless replacement of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint where disabled by rheumatoid, degenerative, or traumatic arthritis.
Contraindications
- Active local or systemic infection;
- Destruction of the metacarpal, phalanx, or phalanges or poor bone quality which prevents adequate fixation of the implant;
- Loss of musculature, neuromuscular compromise, or vascular deficiency in the affected finger;
- Growing patients with open epiphyses
- Patients with high activity levels; and
- Patients unwilling or unable to comply with physician’s instructions.
Ordering Information
NC
Product Catalogues
Regulatory Information
Class I and IIa and IIb devices.

Ascension Orthopedics, inc.
8700 Cameron road Suite 100
Austin, Texas 78754 • USA

Integra LifeSciences Services (France)
Immeuble Sequoia 2 • 97 allée Alexandre Borodine
Parc technologique de la Porte des Alpes
69800 Saint Priest • FRANCE
Phone: +33 (0)4 37 47 59 00 • fax: +33 (0)4 37 47 59 99
integralife.eu
Legal information
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Last modification date: 07/2017. 0491144-2-EN
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