Already successfully used in the USA and France, percutaneous vertebroplasty is increasingly applied in many other countries as an effective way for relief of severe pain caused by compression fractures of the vertebrae. The success of this minimally invasive procedure control of the bone cement injected into the affected vertebra in order to restabilise the damaged bone.

CIS (Cement Injection System) is a special instrument developed in cooperation with the radiological department of the Ernst-von-Bergmann-Hospital in Potsdam (Germany) under Dr. J. Hierholzer. The new injection system has been designed to provide qualitative feedback on force and effect for precise manipulation. This gives the user a much better control of the cement compared to applying cement by syringe. The flexible, transparent connection to the cannula enables a free and precise adjustment of angle and pressure and ensures a high visibility of cement flow. Markers on the connection allow the precise monitoring of the accurate quantity. The ergonomically shaped grips can be rotated to facilitate injection of the bone cement.

Due to the direct transmission of the injection power, the flow of the cement can immediately be stopped, and the risk of uncontrolled flow or uncontrolled force exerted on the vertebrae is avoided.

Thanks to the length and flexibility of the cement injection system, performing radiologists can keep their hands outside the radiation pathway, even during continuous X-ray imaging.

Accessory instruments and components include stainless-steel cannulas with specially sharpened tips and a biocompatible cement with optimal X-ray contrast.