183 devices · GMDN 47021
An inflatable bone tamp is a catheter-based device with a balloon at its tip, designed to treat fractures by compressing cancellous bone or repositioning bone fragments. Clinically, it’s primarily used in procedures like kyphoplasty to stabilize vertebral compression fractures in the spine, creating space for bone cement to fill and reinforce the affected area.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as medical instruments, with classification and supply rules varying by jurisdiction. They’re often supplied as part of a kyphoplasty system, requiring sterile handling and adherence to surgical protocols for safe use in orthopedic procedures.
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