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Turtle - Osteoshell saves turtles

Osteoshell

Hard tissue adhesive for external fixation

$Osteoshell - hard tissue adhesive for treating fractures in turtle and birds$

Osteoshell is a biocompatible, 2-component adhesive ideal for repairing external fractures in birds and turtle. Once cured, the material exhibits tenacious adhesion and tensile strength to hold the bone fragments in place. Designed for fast, precise and no-mess application.

Load bearing capacity

98N / 10kg

Working Time

10 min at 23°C

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Setting Time

12.5 min at 23°C

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Promote Healing

Our unique formulation mimics the chemical composition of natural bone to enhance bone healing.

Cover the fixator with Osteoshell

Excellent Strength

Once cured, the adhesive exhibits tenacious adhesion and tensile strength to hold the bone fragments in place.

Osteoshell is waterproof

Waterproof

Aquatic species with minor to moderate injuries can be released back to water within 48 hours.

Apply Osteoshell directly over the crack at carapace

Apply Osteoshell directly over the crack at carapace

Suitable for fixing bone flap after plastron osteotomy in chelonians

Suitable for fixing bone flap after plastron osteotomy in chelonians

Use Osteoshell for bridging large cracks

Use Osteoshell for bridging large cracks

Apply Osteoshell directly over the crack at carapace

Apply Osteoshell directly over the crack at carapace

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Applications

Hard tissue fixation
External skeleton fixation
Plastron osteotomy

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Video: Step by step guide to prepare Osteoshell

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Osteoshell

Simple to use & precise application
Harden in 12.5 min at 23°C
Bonds well with metal fixators
Animal safe: ISO 10993 certified
Shed off naturally in 6 to 9 months

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