Bone access

Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula

Bone access

Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula

The Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula provides precise balloon placement and inflation during balloon kyphoplasty procedures.

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Description

The Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula provides more predictable inflation and direction of cavity creation than standard cannulas during balloon kyphoplasty procedures as a treatment for vertebral compression fractures.

Features

Kyphon Assist™ can increase the directional height of an inflatable bone tamp (IBT) by


37%
when compared to IBTs wused with standard access cannulas for more height restoration potential.

Kyphon Assist™ can redirect


76%
of the IBT† volume in the intended direction.1

Kyphon Assist™ can be used with any size IBT,† allowing flexibility for procedural goals and anatomic considerations.

See the Kyphon™ assist directional cannula tip used to insert the kyphoplasty balloon into the spine.

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Ordering information

Item number Description
T15S Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula with trocar stylet and guide pin, 8 ga
T34S Kyphon Assist™ directional cannula with trocar stylet and guide pin, 10 ga (tapered)

 

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† When using the Kyphon Assist™ 10 ga directional cannula (T34S) with the Kyphon Express™ 400 psi-rated IBTs, item numbers K15A (10 mm) and K15B (15 mm), the maximum inflation volumes are reduced by 1 mL for adjusted maximum inflation volumes of 3 mL (K15A) and 4 mL (K15B).

1. Based on internal data ETR 31101239, Assessment of Kyphon Assist™ scoop cannula’s directionality capabilities, 12 samples. 2020.