Smith & Nephew. (Antibiotic-Coated Orthopedic Device).OrthoGuard AB antimicrobial antimicrobial /an·ti·mi·cro·bi·al/ (-mi-kro´be-al) 1. killing microorganisms or suppressing their multiplication or growth. 2. an agent with such effects. sleeve is designed to inhibit bacteria from attaching to pins and wires used with external fixation external fixation n. The fixation of a fractured bone by a splint or plastic dressing. external fixation Orthopedics Open reduction, stabilization and use of external fixators to manage fracture bone fragments devices. OrthoGuard AB is a polyurethane robe coated with gentamicin gentamicin /gen·ta·mi·cin/ (jen?tah-mi´sin) an aminoglycoside antibiotic complex isolated from bacteria of the genus Micromonospora, . The sleeve is designed to deliver gentamicin directly to the pin site. Circle 104 on Reader Service Card or visit www.apta.org/adinfo [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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