Q&A

Often asked Questions about The Bio-Save Bone MillTM

Q. Why is the Bio-Sav only used one time?

 

As a single-use device it was designed predominantly to be the safest most cost effective large case bone mill in the market, and to that end the product was designed intentionally to not be re-sterilized via traditional hospital methods.

 

Q. What kind of surgeries is best suited for the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM?

 

Any mid-sized to large case surgeries that require harvested bone graft material. Applications include Complex Spine, Total Joint, Trauma, Maxillofacial orthopedic procedures where bone harvesting is required.  As an example, during a multi-level spine procedure where local patient bone is harvested for a 2-level lumbar fusion via an open or minimally invasive procedure the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM is ideal for the bone harvesting procedure.  The Bio-Sav Bone MillTM which is a ready to use product is also ideal for unplanned Trauma reconstructive surgeries as well.

 

Q. Why is the Tray called a Portion Control Bone Tray?

 

Because inside the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM Tray there is a mid-line rib that allows the surgeon to visually allocate equal parts of harvested particulate bone when such an apportionment is needed (i.e. 2-Level Fusion).

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Q. Can The Bio-Sav Bone MillTM be use to mix autograft with other outside Osteobiologics?

 

Absolutely!  It is an ideal mixing system to create uniform biologic mixes of autograft and other supplemental bone products.  There is no excessive heat generated during the milling process nor excessive blunt force imposed of the stem cells of the bone due to high speed rotating blades.  The low speed cutting process of the Bio-Sav Bone Mill provides optimal bone size for scaffolding while preserving bone efficacy versus its competitors in the market.

 

Q. What size particulate will be generated by the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM, and is there percentage of bone lost during the bone reduction process?

 

The Bio-Sav creates an ideal bone particulate that is sized between 1 and 3-mm length where there is little bone loss when the processed bone finds its way into the Bone Portion Management Tray.

 

Q. Is the Bio-Sav Bone Mill FDA approved?

 

Bio-Sav is an FDA registered Class I Medical Device.

 

Q. How easy is the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM to use in a tense OR setting?

 

The product was designed as an intuitive easy to use product in part to support Trauma Orthopedic procedures.  This product is a single use bone mill that is available for use right out of the box!  Certainly training is available through local representation, via a training video on this website, and or thru other handout information that can be downloaded from this website.

 

Q. Can a distributor get involved with representing the Bio-Sav Bone MillTM in his/her respective local marketplace?

 

MD3 works with competent distributors throughout parts of the US and abroad.  If you are a distributor and have an interest in representing this exciting new product, please contact us. We can discuss our different sales representation options to determine what best suits the needs of your organization.