Syensqo makes its debut at Compamed 2024 which takes place from November 11 to 14 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company showcases its full range of high-performance polymers for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, including an advanced portfolio of Solviva biomaterials for implantable medical devices.

Syensqo’s Zeniva PEEK is used in GLW’s ApolloAnkle Fracture Plating System.

One of the highlighted exhibit will be the novel implantable ApolloAnkle Fracture Plating System (Apollo AFX) by GLW Medical Innovation, featuring a wide selection of hybrid plates that combine a 3D-printed titanium shell with injection molded Zeniva polyetherether ketone (PEEK).

All plates are manufactured in a proprietary zero-waste process and exhibit smooth, rounded corners to minimize the risk of soft tissue irritation.

GLW’s patented PEEKLOC technology complements the system to permit polyaxial screw placement over a total range of 30 degrees. The hybrid plate interface minimizes the risk of plate and screw ‘cold-welding’ that has been seen with incumbent systems.

Zeniva PEEK meets the requirements of ASTM F2026-07 for implantable applications in human surgery. It can be carbon reinforced and delivers high strength, stiffness, toughness and fatigue resistance. These attributes and a modulus of elasticity similar to that of cortical bone greatly support the stress shielding protection provided by the Apollo AFX system.

In contrast to traditional metal, the PEEK polymer also offers greater design freedom for complex anatomical contouring of implants. Its natural ortholucency improves the intraoperative and postoperative visualization of bones and joint spaces in medical imaging.

Syensqo makes its debut at Compamed 2024 which takes place from November 11 to 14 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company showcases its full range of high-performance polymers for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, including an advanced portfolio of Solviva biomaterials for implantable medical devices.

Syensqo’s Zeniva PEEK is used in GLW’s ApolloAnkle Fracture Plating System.

One of the highlighted exhibit will be the novel implantable ApolloAnkle Fracture Plating System (Apollo AFX) by GLW Medical Innovation, featuring a wide selection of hybrid plates that combine a 3D-printed titanium shell with injection molded Zeniva polyetherether ketone (PEEK).

All plates are manufactured in a proprietary zero-waste process and exhibit smooth, rounded corners to minimize the risk of soft tissue irritation.

GLW’s patented PEEKLOC technology complements the system to permit polyaxial screw placement over a total range of 30 degrees. The hybrid plate interface minimizes the risk of plate and screw ‘cold-welding’ that has been seen with incumbent systems.

Zeniva PEEK meets the requirements of ASTM F2026-07 for implantable applications in human surgery. It can be carbon reinforced and delivers high strength, stiffness, toughness and fatigue resistance. These attributes and a modulus of elasticity similar to that of cortical bone greatly support the stress shielding protection provided by the Apollo AFX system.

In contrast to traditional metal, the PEEK polymer also offers greater design freedom for complex anatomical contouring of implants. Its natural ortholucency improves the intraoperative and postoperative visualization of bones and joint spaces in medical imaging.