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genex®

The only remaining evidence of the trauma

Perfect partner for your trauma

genex is a catalyst for bone healing. It complements the body’s natural healing processes, enabling the optimal remodelling of bone architecture to that of native trabecular bone. In 12 months, genex is completely absorbed and remodelled while leaving no foreign artifacts to impair structural integrity.1,2

  • Designed to promote regeneration of bone in osseous defects

Biphasic composite of exceptional purity, balance and characteristics

genex is specifically formulated to provide the desired balance of scaffold strength and persistence in the body with optimum handling,
workability and remodelling.

Our proprietary recrystallisation and purification methods give genex its distinct properties and removes impurities:6
✘ No inflammatory pyrophosphates
✘ No slow and non-absorbing compounds such as hydroxyapatite

Completely absorbed to leave no trace

genex is a precisely balanced β-tricalcium phosphate/calcium sulfate hemihydrate compound with distinct design properties:

  • Contains no hydroxyapatite (HA)
  • Negatively charged surface chemistry
  • Compressive strength similar to trabecular bone3-5

genex provides a powerful scaffold for accelerated bone restoration and helps to hinder soft tissue ingrowth:

  • Enhances osteogenic response3
  • Completely absorbed within 12 months1,2
  • Several studies have concluded healthy bone is restored in a clinically relevant timeframe7-9

Completely absorbed within 12 months1,2

genex contains no hydroxyapatite. HA can only be absorbed at 1–2% per year12

Large animal model. Decalcified histology H & E stain

Implantation
8 weeks
16 weeks
36 weeks

Several studies have concluded healthy bone is restored in a clinically relevant timeframe7-9

genex restores bone to normal trabecular structure1

Tibial plateau fracture
Post-operative
15 months

Enhances the osteogenic response to accelerate bone growth – 5x normal levels10

Unrivalled flexibility for delivery and application

With one of the most comprehensive bone graft substitute systems at your fingertips, genex equips you with everything you need to adapt to the wide ranging and sometimes unpredictable demands of trauma surgery.

From difficult-to-reach sites or minimally invasive procedures, genex enables you to inject or mould the material according to your chosen technique.

genex paste and genex ds have a working time of 3 to 5 minutes and are drillable after 15 minutes. genex putty is a non-setting putty that conforms to the surgical site.

genex® products
genex®

Setting paste for injecting, molding and packing

  • Available in 5cc and 10cc packs
  • Sets in approximately 15 minutes
genex® ds

Setting paste for difficult to reach surgical sites

  • Available in 2.5cc and 5cc packs
  • Sets in approximately 15 minutes
genex® Bone Graft Substitute

Setting paste for injecting, molding or preparing beads

  • Available in 3cc, 5cc and 10cc packs
  • Working time of 3 to 5 minutes
  • Drillable after 15 minutes
genex® putty

Non-setting putty that requires no mixing

  • Available in 2.5cc, 5cc and 10cc packs
  • Non-setting
genex - power to restore without leaving a trace
How to prepare genex
How to prepare genex ds
The science of genex
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Frequently asked questions
What is genex indicated for?

genex offers successful long-term outcomes across a range of surgical applications in the upper and lower extremities, including: tibial plateau fractures, core decompressions, long-bone non-unions, critical bone defects, humeral head fractures, acetabular voids and revisions.

genex is designed to promote regeneration of bone in osseous defects.  It is absorbed and replaced with bone during the healing process.

genex is indicated only for bony voids or defects/gaps that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.

genex is indicated to be gently packed into voids or defects of the skeletal system (i.e. long bones, extremities, posterolateral spine and pelvis).

genex resultant paste can be injected, digitally packed into the bone void to cure in situ or molded into solid implants that are to be gently packed into the defect. The bony defects or cavities may be surgically created or the result of traumatic injury.

What is genex contraindicated for?

Filling of defects which are intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure; severe vascular or neurological disease; uncontrolled diabetes; severe degenerative bone disease; pregnancy; uncooperative patient who can’t or won’t follow post-operative instructions including individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol; hypercalcaemia; use in the cranium; use in vertebral compression fractures.

How long does genex take to absorb in bone?

genex is completely absorbed within 12 months.

Is genex drillable?

genex paste and genex ds are both drillable 15 minutes after the addition of the mixing solution.

What is the compressive strength of genex?

genex has been shown to have a compressive strength approximately 3x stronger than cancellous bone when fully set (15 MPa). The compressive strength reduces as genex is absorbed.

Who is using genex?

genex is used in 15,000 cases every year, in over 30 countries.

References and regulatory statements

1. Yang HL et al. Bone healing response to a synthetic calcium sulfate/β-tricalcium phosphate graft material in a sheep vertebral body defect model. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2012;100B(7):1911–21. 2. Clinical case study: Mr A Nisar and Mr S Gopal; Proximal femur fracture, Data on file. 3. Biocomposites internal testing: Biomaterials Compressive strength; Applicable methodology ISO/DIS 18531:2015(E) Implant for surgery – Calcium phosphate bioceramics – Characterization of hardening bone paste materials. 2015, MA0390R1. 4. Misch CE, Qu Z, Bidez MW. Mechanical properties of trabecular bone in the human mandible: implications for dental implant treatment planning and surgical placement. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1999 Jun;57(6):700-6; discussion 706-8. doi: 10.1016/s0278-391(99)90437-8. PMID: 10368096. 5. Dunham CE, Takaki SE, Johnson JA, Dunning CE. Mechanical properties of cancellous bone of the distal humerus. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2005 Oct;20(8):834-8. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2005.05.014. PMID: 16023773. 6. Biocomposites internal and external testing: genex Bone Graft Substitute technical file: Section 3.1.7 (Rev1) Final product specification, 2022. 7. Clinical case study: Mr HK Sharma; Tibial plateau fracture: Data on file. 8. Clinical case study: Prof JB Richardson; Distal tibia non-union: Data on file. 9. Clinical case study: Mr P Thompson; Single stage revision ACL reconstruction: Data on file. 10. Cooper JJ et al. Enhancing the osteogenic potential of bioabsorbable implants through control of surface charge. Presented at the Society for Biomaterials 2007 Annual Meeting, April, 2007: Chicago, Illinois, USA. 11. J J Cooper, J A Hunt., The Significance of Zeta Potential in Osteogenesis. Poster presented at Society for Biomaterials 2006 Annual Meeting, Pennsylvania, USA. 12. Pina S, Ferreira JMF. Bioresorbable plates and screws for clinical applications: A review. J Healthcare Engineering 2012;3(2):243–60.

For indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions see Instructions for Use.

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Patents granted: EP 1390086 B1, US 8632796, CN ZL02809194.9, US 8496955

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