KURZ Stapedioplasty
Stapedial prostheses are used for bridging over an immobile stapes secondary to otosclerosis. This is usually initiated from the long process of the incus.
The KURZ range of stapedial prostheses are all made of pure medical grade 2 titanium (ASTM F67) which provides very good sound conduction even at higher frequencies because of its small mass. All prostheses are built for the future as they are tested to withstand a MRI of 7.0 Tesla.
K-Piston
The titanium, band-loop, K-Piston is available in two different diameters and a variety of lengths. The piston, which extends into the perilymph, is atraumatically rounded. Furthermore, the piston is rounded in the transition between the piston segment and the loop area. The K-Piston is made substantially softer and more adaptable in the area of the loop through a number of sophisticated production procedures.
Soft CliP® Piston
Based on the excellent results achieved with the CliP® Piston àWengen, the Soft CliP® Piston was designed to further optimize the prosthesis towards anatomical variations of the incus thickness. Both pistons have a self retaining CliP® design offering a standardized safe coupling onto the long process of incus. Furthermore, the wide CliP® bands provide contact-free zones along the long process of the incus; preventing mucosa strangulation.
Malleovestibulopexy
Until now, in most cases, a normal loop piston has been the only choice when creating a bridge between the malleus handle and the inner ear. The Häusler design prosthesis is the solution for the two main problems in malleovestibulopexy. The advanced micro ball joint design allows for optimal intraoperative adjustment and the CliP™ mechanism creates a secure crimp-free connection to the malleus handle. The implant material of Grade 2 Titanium provides for excellent biocompatibility and is lightweight for optimal sound conduction and handling.
For the complete range of stapedial prostheses please see the KURZ Catalog.