Cranial implant Titanium

Our titanium cranial implants are used in a range of reconstructive procedures, including:

Skull reconstruction following decompressive craniectomy, tumour or aneurysm surgery
Resorption of an autologous bone graft
Skull reconstruction in patients with an increased risk of bone resorption
Skull reconstruction in patients with residual brain swelling
Repeat skull reconstruction after failure of a previous reconstruction
Suspected polymer allergy

Strong, thin and reliable, designed for a perfect fit

The advantages of titanium

Each implant is fully tailored to your preferences and the patient’s specific situation. In our Xilloc Portal, you will find all options relating to material, fit, shape and fixation.

Thanks to the material’s high strength, implants can be made very thin (down to approximately 1 mm) without compromising stability. Titanium is also biocompatible, well tolerated in practice, and may have antibacterial properties.

Depending on the situation, an onlay or inlay solution can be chosen. A titanium implant provides space for any residual brain swelling and places fewer demands on the defect edge. This flexibility makes it possible to tailor the solution to the clinical situation.

Integrated fixation and suturing options ensure that the implant can be placed easily and in a controlled manner, while also providing effective support for the attachment of the dura and soft tissues.

Designed for simplicity and control

Application and fixation in theatre

Interfix

Integrated screw fixation ensures stable, flush placement of the implant without additional plates or fixation devices. This means fewer handling steps and an implant that sits correctly from the outset.

MSuture

Integrated suture options make it easy to secure the dura and soft tissue using standard needles, tailored to different diameters. This enables you to work quickly and with control during cranial closure.

Instructions engraved in the implant

Important information is engraved directly into the implant as visual guidance. For example, the number ‘7’ indicates that a screw length of 7 mm should be used. This makes key instructions immediately clear in the operating theatre.

Cranial connect

For large defects where a single implant is not feasible, the reconstruction can be built up from multiple parts. The implants fit together and are fixed to one another using short screws, enabling you to work in a controlled and stepwise manner even in larger and more complex reconstructions.

Shunt holes

Where necessary, we provide the implant with an opening for an existing shunt so that it can remain in place when the bone flap is replaced, without additional adjustments during surgery.

Also applicable in One Stage procedures

Titanium implants are used in One Stage procedures, in which resection and reconstruction take place within a single operation. The implant, planning and supporting instruments align seamlessly, allowing the procedure to be carried out in a controlled and efficient manner.

More about One Stage

Well prepared, with the right information

On our downloads page, you will find all relevant documentation, including:

Instructions for use
Surgical Technique
CT-Scan Protocols

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