Ceramic Bone Filler Helps in Bone Grafting

A grafting option based on a novel bone-void filler is designed to fill in gaps in the skeletal system of the extremities, spine, and pelvis.

The Integra Mozaik Moldable Morsels void filler combines a type I collagen matrix with a highly pure form of beta-tricalcium phosphate that provides enhanced composite grafting, optimized compression resistance, and a mineral source, all properties that are essential for bone healing. The Mozaik thus helps guide the regeneration of new bone across critical defect sites in which it has been implanted, with new bone formation initiated in the matrix surface as the graft is placed in direct apposition to living host bone; subsequently, the matrix is continually resorbed and remodeled as new bone is formed. When used with bone marrow aspirate from the patient, the moldable morsels may replace the need to harvest bone from the patient's iliac crest, thus sparing the patient additional surgery and postoperative pain.

Mozaik Moldable Morsels are a product of Integra LifeSciences (Plainsboro, NJ, USA), and are available in four sizes. The proprietary Type I collagen technology is also used in several of Integra's other regenerative products, including the DuraGen Plus dural regeneration matrix, the neuraGen nerve guide, and the Integra dermal regeneration template.

"The introduction of Integra Mozaik Moldable Morsels marks another milestone in the continuing development of our collagen ceramic bone grafting platform, and provides surgeons with one of the most innovative options for bone grafting,” said Bill Weber, vice president of marketing, product development, and sales for Integra. "This introduction further establishes the Integra Mozaik platform as an industry leading choice for collagen ceramic bone graft substitutes.”

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