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The first and only
FDA-approved treatment of PJI

APEX Clinical Trial Program

Level-1 Evidence Showing Superior Outcomes

100% revision prostheses
implanted in 7 days

+45% 

improvement in treatment success at  years compared to two-stage exchange arthroplasty(2)

The safety and efficacy of NEXCHANGE™ Treatment were evaluated in 152 patients in 2 prospective, multicenter, randomized clinical trials. Eligible patients were diagnosed with periprosthetic joint infection of the hip or knee and indicated for two-stage exchange arthroplasty using a spacer.

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Indication for Use
NEXCHANGE™ KIT is indicated for the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in skeletally mature adult patients undergoing exchange arthroplasty, where vancomycin hydrochloride and tobramycin sulfate for irrigation are appropriate antibiotics. 
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of NEXCHANGE Drug Pack (tobramycin sulfate for irrigation; vancomycin hydrochloride for irrigation) and other antibacterial drugs, NEXCHANGE Drug Pack should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

 


Select Safety Information
Warnings and precautions include allergic reaction, Clostridium Difficile associated diarrhea, muscle weakness, management of anticoagulation and risk of thromboembolism. Laboratory tests are recommended to monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Monitor patients for increased risk of bleeding. The most common adverse events include post-procedural pain and postoperative anemia.

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(1) Average days to implant of revision prosthesis.
(2) Treatment Success as defined by Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) Tier 1: Permanent implant without continued antibiotics, PJI, reoperation, or death at 2 years.

Biofilm Makes 
Orthopedic Infections
Difficult to Treat

It protects pathogens from the immune system and systemic antibiotics

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