Description
LATERA supports upper and lower lateral nasal cartilage, which may reduce nasal airway obstruction (NAO) symptoms and help increase nasal airflow.1
Features and benefits
The forked tip helps securely anchor the implant in place6-8
Implants are available in 20mm and 24mm lengths and are made of absorbable PLLA polymer6-8
The atraumatic ball tip is designed to minimize tissue damage6-8
How is the LATERA implant absorbed?
The LATERA implant is absorbed over a period of approximately 18 months.7 Post implantation, a fibrous capsule forms and the integrity of the implant is maintained through 12 months. Tissue encapsulation promotes acute implant stability and enables localized tissue response during the absorption process. Remodeling occurs once the implant is replaced with fibrous collagen construct to provide ongoing support.2
Implantation: Implant integrity maintained while fibrous capsule forms.2
Encapsulation: Tissue encapsulation promotes acute implant stability. Safety profile shows minimal inflammatory response and expected surrounding tissue reaction.2
Remodeling: Capsule and fibrotic tissue remains as implant degrades and is absorbed. Collagen construct replaces implant at approximately 24 months.2
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