Dummy Ribbons

Dummy Ribbons

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Nylon Dummy Ribbon (Part #220)

The diameter of the nylon dummy ribbon and high density seed are 0.85mm and 0.5mm respectively.  Nylon Dummy Ribbons are also available with seed lengths of 0.6mm, 1.2mm, 1.8mm, 2.4mm, 3.0mm, 4.0mm and 5.0mm.

NOTE :  Custom-made Dummy Ribbons are also available.

CAUTION :  This product should be carefully inspected by your staff prior to clinical use and should be used by authorized personnel only.

Cable Dummy Ribbon (Part #423 / HDR Part #530)

Cable Dummy Ribbons are similar to the Nylon Dummy Ribbons.  The diameters of the cable and the dummy seeds are 0.5mm and 0.85mm, respectively.  Custom made Cable Dummy Ribbons are available with or without alternate markers using seed lengths of 0.6mm, 1.2mm, 1.8mm, 2.4mm and 3.0mm.

NOTE :  Custom-made Dummy Ribbons are also available.

CAUTION :  This product should be carefully inspected by your staff prior to clinical use and should be used by authorized personnel only.

Anderson-Forell-Suthanthiran Nylon Dummy Ribbon Set

Part #5006-0003

Each set contains :

  • One ribbon with 12 seeds each of 1.2mm length and 0.5mm diameter with spacers of 8.8mm length and 0.25mm diameter
  • One ribbon with 12 seeds each of 1.8mm length and 0.5mm diameter with spacers of 8.2mm length and 0.25mm diameter
  • One ribbon with 12 seeds each of 2.4mm length and 0.5mm diameter with spacers of 7.6mm length and 0.25mm diameter
  • One ribbon with 12 seeds each of 3.0mm length and 0.5mm diameter with spacers of 7.0mm length and 0.25mm diameter
  • One ribbon with 12 seeds each of 4.0mm length and 0.5mm diameter with spacers of 6.0mm length and 0.25mm diameter

This enables identification of ribbons in complex implants, facilitates implant radiography and improves localization accuracy.  Dr. Lowell L. Anderson of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Mr. Bruce Forell of City of Hope Medical Center have been very instrumental in bringing about this design concept.

NOTE :  Custom-made Dummy Ribbons are also available.

CAUTION :  This product should be carefully inspected by your staff prior to clinical use and should be used by authorized personnel only.