Norm Silver is a pedicle screw system made
of silver-coated titanium alloy.
What for?
It is used for thoracolumbar posterior segmental fusion, in cases with
high risk of infection.
What are the pros and cons?
Silver-coated bone screws are designed to reduce the risk of bacterial
colonization in patients. Antimicrobial effects of the silver is
proven. However, evidence that comes from clinical studies (regarding
pedicle screws) is scarce.
Who produces it?
Mikron Makina San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Distributor: Makromed Medikal Ithalat Ihracat.
Norm Ltd Sti. http://www.normltd.net/