Orthopedic surgery bone cement COPAL® G+V

Product
COPAL® G+V is a high-viscosity antibiotic-loaded bone cement intended for septic revision surgery. It combines the antibiotics gentamicin and vancomycin and is used when infection with vancomycin-sensitive MRSA/MRSE is identified.

Key features

• High-viscosity antibiotic-loaded bone cement
• Contains 0.5 g gentamicin and 2 g vancomycin per unit
• Radiopaque formulation
• Green colour (colorant E141) for visual identification

Indications
Indicated for filling, stabilising or permanent fixation of revision joint endoprostheses in surgically debrided bone cavities previously infected by vancomycin-sensitive pathogens, and when gentamicin-only cement is considered inadequate or undesirable during one-stage or two-stage exchange procedures.

Available documentation

• COPAL G+V Instructions for Use (PDF)
• COPAL Brochure (PDF)
• COPAL G+V Flyer (PDF)

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: Heraeus Medical
• Commercial name: COPAL® G+V
• Antibiotics: gentamicin 0.5 g per unit; vancomycin 2 g per unit
• Viscosity: high-viscosity bone cement
• Radiopacity: radiopaque formulation
• Colour: green (colorant E141)
• Intended use: antibiotic-loaded bone cement for septic revision surgery (filling, stabilising or permanent fixation of revision joint endoprostheses)
• Target pathogens: suitable for infections with vancomycin-sensitive MRSA/MRSE