Back-and-forth mixer PALAMIX®

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Overview
PALAMIX® is a cartridge vacuum mixing and application system designed for bone cement. It enables vacuum mixing, vacuum collection of cement in the mixing cartridge and controlled application via a range of nozzles and pressurisers.

Key features

• Cartridge-based vacuum mixing and application system
• Compatible with bone cements of different viscosities
• Vacuum collection of mixed cement directly into the cartridge
• Multiple application nozzles and pressurisers supplied for surgical flexibility
• Available in two sizes: PALAMIX® uno and PALAMIX® duo
• Designed for use with the PALAMIX® cement gun and PALAMIX® vacuum pump

Advantages

• Vacuum mixing reduces porosity and helps strengthen the cement–prosthesis interface
• Ergonomic, intuitive handling for operating room staff
• Time saving through vacuum collection and simplified transfer steps
• Multiple application options to adapt to different surgical techniques
• Improved staff safety by limiting manual handling and aerosolisation

Available nozzles and pressurisers
PALAMIX® includes a selection of nozzles and pressurisers to support different clinical workflows. PALAMIX nozzle medium and PALAMIX nozzle slim are available separately; other nozzles and pressurisers are included in the standard PALAMIX® set.

Supporting equipment
Recommended compatible products: PALAMIX® cement gun and PALAMIX® vacuum pump.

Handling video
Handling video: PALAMIX (embedded video available on the manufacturer site; external services may require user consent).

Downloads (product documents)

• PALAMIX Vacuum Mixing System Instructions for Use
• PALAMIX Cement Gun Instructions for Use
• PALAMIX Vacuum Pump Instructions for Use
• PALAMIX Flyer
• PALAMIX Important Handling Steps
• PALAMIX Overview Nozzles and Pressuriser
• PALAMIX Handling Guideline

References

• Geiger MH et al. The clinical significance of vacuum mixing bone cement. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001; 382: 258–266 (in vitro).

Technical specifications

• Product family / model name: PALAMIX®
• Product type: Cartridge vacuum mixing and application system for bone cement
• Available sizes: PALAMIX® uno, PALAMIX® duo
• Application accessories: multiple nozzles and pressurisers (PALAMIX nozzle medium and PALAMIX nozzle slim available separately)
• Compatibility: designed for use with PALAMIX® cement gun and PALAMIX® vacuum pump
• Intended benefits: reduced cement porosity, improved cement–prosthesis interface strength, time savings via vacuum collection, flexible application options