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TTP-VARIAC SYSTEM
Adjustable lenght prostheses for tympanoplasty
Patented clamping mechanism directly within the head plate allows for shortest Functional Length of 0.75 mm
Conically shaped bell: optimally adapts to the stapes head encouraging acoustic transfer function in the direction of the oval window. Recessed slots allow adequate space for the stapedius tendon and are easily augmented in case of superstructure anomaly.
Precision measuring system for the intraoperative determination of the length of KURZ tympanoplasty prostheses: 6 sizers for partial prostheses.

TTP-VARIAC Partial Prosthesis

Adjustable lenght prosthesis

  • Fine, elegant design
  • Fenestrated head plate
  • Partially roughened surface
  • Pure titanium
  • Finely balanced weight distribution
  • MR conditional for the future: 7.0 Tesla
Patented clamping mechanism directly within the head plate allows for shortest length of 3.0 mm
Cannulated distal footing developed to give the prosthesis an excellent degree of stability.
Precision measuring system for the intraoperative determination of the length of KURZ tympanoplasty prostheses: : 8 sizers for total prosthesis.

TTP-VARIAC Total Prosthesis

Adjustable lenght prosthesis

  • Fine, elegant design
  • Fenestrated head plate
  • Partially roughened surface
  • Pure titanium
  • Finely balanced weight distribution
  • MR conditional for the future: 7.0 Tesla
  • The TTP-VARIAC System Total Prosthesis is compatible with the OMEGA CONNECTOR.

     

Product Information

HIGH-PRECISION PATENTED SYSTEM

The TTP-VARIAC System provides variability that is recognized throughout the world: It is comprised of two variable-length titanium prostheses (one Partial, one Total) and the multifunctional ACsizer Disk. With the aid of different sizes of Sizer attached to the latter the surgeon can determine the required length of prosthesis with precision.

On account of the patented clamping mechanism directly within the head plate the prosthesis can be shortened to a Functional Length of up to 0.75 mm and the head plate can be fixed to the stem securely.

Developed in close collaboration with Tuebingen University ENT Clinic, Germany.

GOOD TO KNOW

The tension-sensitive annular ligament of the stapes footplate plays a key role in reconstruction of the ossicular chain: If undesirable pretension develops here, it can have a critical effect on postoperative hearing outcome. Short prosthetic solutions as short as 0.75 mm Functional Length are available to minimize risk of unintentional tension.

See also:

Voss, S. E., Nakajima, H. H., Huber, A. M., & Shera, A. C. (2013). Function and Acoustics of the Normal and Diseased Middle Ear. In Puria, S., Fay, R. R. & Popper, A. (Eds). The Middle Ear. Science, Otosurgery, and Technology. Chapter 4. New York, Heidelberg, Dordrecht, London: Springer.

 

Benefits

  • Highly flexible system to ensure most appropriate length and provides maximum variability
  • Major contribution to the optimization of inventory levels
  • Maximum intraoperative visibility
  • Improved stability and handling
  • Clinically evaluated
  • Excellent biocompatibility
  • Additional stability and function: total prosthesis model in combination with the OMEGA CONNECTOR

Ordering Information

Ordering Information - TTP-VARIAC System Partial Prosthesis
ITEM REF

TTP-VARIAC System Partial (Prosthesis and Sizer-Disk)
Adjustable Length 1.75 - 4.50 mm (in 0.25 mm increments)
Functional Length (FL) 0.75 - 3.50 mm

1002 020

 

Material: Pure Titanium (ASTM F67 Medical Grade)

Shaft Diameter: 0.2 mm

 

Ordering Information - TTP-VARIAC System Total Prosthesis
ITEM REF

TTP-VARIAC System Total (Prosthesis and Sizer-Disk)
Adjustable Length 3.0 - 7.0 mm (in 0.25 mm increments)

1004 020

The TTP-VARIAC System Total Prosthesis is compatible with the OMEGA CONNECTOR.

 

Material: Pure Titanium (ASTM F67 Medical Grade)

Shaft Diameter: 0.2 mm

 

 

Ordering Information - Accessories
ACCESSORIES REF
Titanium Tweezers 8000 136
Titanium Micro Closing Forceps 8000 137
Cutting Forceps, stainless steel 8000 171
Micro Scissors, stainless steel 8000 172
Tray TTP-VARIAC 8000 173

resterilizable

 

Important! For full Information the Instruction For Use must be read

 

Prescription Devices Caution:

 United States Federal Law restricts devices identified herein to sale by or on the order of a physician.
These pages do not replace nor do they set forth the complete contents of the “In­structions for Use” for the products shown here, and are not substitute for reviewing and understanding that important information. Therefore, before using any products included here, please review the entire contents of the respective “Instructions for Use” information.
Because of registration the product is currently not available in all countries.

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TTP VARIAC SYSTEM

Literature

Middle Ear Reconstruction Using the Titanium Kurz Variac Partial Ossicular Replacement Prosthesis

Meulemans J., Wuyts F. L., Forton G. E. J.

Published: JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Oct 139(10):1017-25. 

 

Long-term hearing result using Kurz titanium ossicular implant

Hess-Erga J., Møller P., Vassbotn F. S.

Published: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 2013

 

Variable length titanium prostheses for
type III tympanoplasty. Intraoperative length adjustment
and fixation of the cartilage overlay

Zenner H.-P., Zimmermann R., Steinhardt U., Maassen M. M.

Published: HNO 01 Apr 2006, 54(4):298-302 (German)

Literature

Ossiculoplasty with KURZ titanium prosthesis

Nguyen D.-Q., Morel N., Dumas G., Troussier J., Lavieille J.-P., Schmerber S.

Published: Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac. 2005 Sep;122(4):187-93. (French)

 

Impact of Prosthesis Length on Tympanic Membrane's and Annular Ligament's Stiffness and the Resulting Middle Ear Sound Transmission

Neudert M., Bornitz M., Lasurashvili N., Schmidt U., Beleites Th., Zahnert Th.

Published: Otology & Neurotology: October 2016, Volume 37

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