MONTGOMERY® LARYNGEAL KEEL

DESCRIPTION:

The Montgomery® Laryngeal Keel with its unique umbrella shape, has proven useful in the repair of anterior subglottic stenosis (web), with or without vocal cord paralysis. Use of the keel can be made following repair of stenosis, or, if use of a Montgomery® Laryngeal Stent is indicated, following removal of the stent to aid in formation of a sharp anterior commissure.

The keel also has application following hemilaryngectomy to prevent stenosis. The intralaryngeal extension of the keel is thinner than the umbrella of the extralaryngeal portion. The extralaryngeal portion, when secured to thyroid laminae with a figure-of-eight suture, covers the thyrotomy repair with its umbrella. Tightly secured, the keel prevents re-stenosis or the formation of granulation tissue.

The keel is made of soft medical grade silicone (clear or radiopaque) and is available in three sizes.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

Repair of anterior glottic stenosis.
Formation of a sharp anterior commissure following laryngeal stent removal.
Prevention of stenosis following hemilaryngectomy.

SUPPLIED:

Sterile, 1 keel per carton

PRODUCT CODES:

323040		SIZE 12mm KEEL, CLEAR
323050		SIZE 14mm KEEL, CLEAR
323060		SIZE 16mm KEEL, CLEAR

323040R		SIZE 12mm KEEL, RADIOPAQUE
323050R		SIZE 14mm KEEL, RADIOPAQUE
323060R		SIZE 16mm KEEL, RADIOPAQUE

FEATURES:

Implant grade silicone.
Non-adherent smooth surface.
Available in clear or radiopaque material.