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OSferion60 OSferion Boneceram P Terudermis Teruplug
Features
Bone replacement material is used for tumorectomy or as a substitute for bone parts lost through injury.

Our substitute bone product is unique in that it becomes an integral part of human bone, whereas existing artificial bone products remain as foreign matter in the human body for a long time after being implanted.

The diseased bone is filled with ultra-pure β-TCP bone substitute, which is gradually absorbed into existing bone as the base for new bone.

In the past, artificial bone has sometimes been avoided altogether due to the potentially negative impact on the patient's body over an extended period of time. Instead, autologous bones taken from the patient, or autologous bones mixed with artificial bones, were used. In contrast, our product requires a minimum or no autologous bone transplant.
Specifications
Molecular formula Ca3(PO4)2
Molecular weight 310.18
Generic name β-tricalcium phosphate
Appearance, properties off-white,
highly porous material
Porosity approx. 75%
Pore size 100 - 400 µm
Product form block / granule/ circular cylinder

Background of development
1970s The R&D division of Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (currently Olympus Corporation) recognized the development of bone replacement materials as a new business opportunity in the aging society and commenced research.
Early 1980s Launched joint research with the Government Industrial Research Institute, Nagoya (currently National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)).
1990-1995 Conducted clinical tests at the Jikei University School of Medicine and Nippon Medical School.
April 1995 The block type product was approved as a clinical device under the Pharmaceutical Law.
April 1999 Launched sales of block-type bone replacement materials.
May 2000 Launched sales of granule-type bone replacement materials.
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