Osteochondral Allografts
Humeral Head
The humeral head allograft is used for resurfacing cartilage defects in the shoulder with mature hyaline cartilage. In some instances, Talus or Femoral Condyle allografts have also been used to restore the cartilage surface of the humeral head.
Allograft Highlights
- Humeral Head allografts can be radiographically size-matched to the individual patient
- Talus allografts are readily available and can be substituted for Humeral Head allografts due to similar radius of curvature
Features and Benefits
- Humeral Head allografts can be radiographically size matched to the individual patient
- Processed in an aseptic environment by highly trained processing technicians
- After processing, the grafts are refrigerated in JRF Ortho’s unique nutrient media with antibiotic that has been shown to maintain cartilage viability during refrigerated storage
- Comprehensive inspection criteria to detect allograft imperfections, tissue and cartilage quality
- Detailed dissection sheets for each individual graft provide the surgeon a photo of the specific graft with all recorded measurements and notations of any slight imperfections that may be present
- Packaging is clearly labeled with expiration date and storage instructions
- OCA Handling & Preparation Instructions
Partcodes
Humeral Head, Right: 41247001
Humeral Head, Left: 41247002
