Designed in Conjunction with John W. Shore, M.D.
Channel Implants are designed for repair of significant orbital floor and wall trauma where the
addition of one or more rigid fixation plates provides structural support. After the MEDPOR Implant
is cut to the desired shape, a rigid fixation plate is inserted in the channel*. The plate may
extend out both ends of the implant if desired. The plate allows the surgeon to bend and contour
the implant to the desired shape. Once the implant shape and proper position is determined, the
end of the plate is fixed to the orbital rim.
The Microplate and Miniplate Channel Implants are 2.3mm thick and have multiple parallel channels.
The posterior end of the microplate usually rests on the posterior border of the bony defect. The
Miniplate Channel Implant accepts 1.2mm wide plates and is used when the implant is cantilevered
from the orbital rim. Channel Implants are available with or without a BARRIER surface.
Related References
 Choi,
J.C., Fleming, J.C., Aitken, P.A., Shore, J.W., "Porous Polyethylene
Channel Implants: A Modified Porous Polyethylene Sheet Implant Designed
For Repairs Of Large and Complex Orbital Wall Fractures", Ophthalmic
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp 56-66 (1999)
Choi,
J.C., Bstandig, S., Iwanoto, M.A., Rubin, P.A. Shore, J.W., "Porous
Polyethylene Sheet Implant With A Barrier Surface: A Rabbit Study",
Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp 32-26
(1998)
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Catalog No.
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Description
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9529
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Miniplate Channel Implant
(40 mm x 52 mm x 2.3 mm)
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9530
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Microplate Channel Implant
(40 mm x 52 mm x 2.3 mm)
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9531
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BARRIER™ Miniplate Channel Implant
(40 mm x 52 mm x 2.3 mm)
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9532
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BARRIER™ Microplate Channel Implant (40 mm x 52 mm
x 2.3 mm)
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