Distributor Opportunities

The Material Difference™ – For decades, orthopedic innovation has focused largely on implant design. SINTX believes the implant material itself matters.

Silicon nitride offers a unique combination of mechanical performance, imaging characteristics, and biologic interaction that continues to drive interest across orthopedic surgery.

For distributors seeking meaningful differentiation in an increasingly competitive market, SINTX represents an opportunity to bring a different conversation into the operating room.

A DIFFERENT MATERIAL. A DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITY.

Partner with SINTX to bring silicon nitride innovation to your market. SINTX is expanding its distributor network for technologies made from medical-grade silicon nitride, an advanced ceramic biomaterial designed for orthopedic applications. Unlike traditional implant materials, silicon nitride has been studied for its unique combination of biologic, mechanical, and imaging properties.

Published research has shown silicon nitride to demonstrate:

  • PRO-OSTEOGENIC – Unique surface chemical mechanisms have demonstrated superior beneficial protein absorption and enhanced bone cell activity to stimulate osseointegration.1
  • BACTERIOSTATIC – Surface properties have been shown to actively repel and/or inhibit the growth of various types of bacteria in laboratory and animal studies.2,3
  • HYDROPHILIC – Attracts physiologic fluids, further deterring bacterial colonization and facilitating bone-building mechanisms.4
  • ENHANCED VISIBILITY ON IMAGING – Unlike metal implants, silicon nitride allows for clear visualization of the surrounding tissues in X-ray and CT scans.5
  • STRENGTH AND DURABILITY – Standard material and device tests have demonstrated that silicon nitride exhibits flexural strength, fracture toughness, fatigue resistance, and wear resistance suitable for load-bearing orthopedic applications.6

CURRENT FOCUS

SiNAPTIC® FOOT & ANKLE OSTEOTOMY WEDGE SYSTEM
SINTX’s FDA-cleared osteotomy wedge system is manufactured from 100% medical-grade silicon nitride and engineered to support reliable correction and confident fixation in foot and ankle osteotomy procedures. Learn more HERE.

LET’S START THE CONVERSATION

We are seeking independent distributors and agency groups interested in representing differentiated orthopedic technologies.

Interested in partnering with SINTX? Complete the Distributor Inquiry Form. For questions, contact us at sales@sintx.com.

References

  1. Lee SS, Huber S, Ferguson SJ. Comprehensive in vitro comparison of cellular and osteogenic response to alternative biomaterials for spinal implants. Materials Science and Engineering C. 2021;127:112251.
  2. Gorth DJ, Puckett S, Ercan B, Webster TJ, Rahaman MN, Bal BS. Decreased bacteria activity on Si₃N₄ surfaces compared with PEEK or titanium. International Journal of Nanomedicine. 2012;7:4829–4840.
  3. Webster TJ, Patel AA, Rahaman MN, Bal BS. Anti-infective and osteointegration properties of silicon nitride, poly(ether ether ketone), and titanium. Acta Biomaterialia. 2012;8(12):4447–4454.
  4. Bock RM, McEntire BJ, Bal BS, Rahaman MN, Boffelli M, Pezzotti G. Surface modulation of silicon nitride ceramics for orthopaedic applications. Acta Biomaterialia. 2015;26:318–330.
  5. Taylor RM, Bernero J, Patel A, Brodke D, Khandkar A. SILICON NITRIDE: A NEW MATERIAL FOR SPINAL IMPLANTS. Orthop Procs. 2010;92-B(SUPP_I):133-133. doi:10.1302/0301-620X.92BSUPP_I.0920133
  6. McEntire BJ, Bal BS, Rahaman MN, Chevalier J, Pezzotti G. Processing and characterization of silicon nitride bioceramics. Bioceramics Development and Applications. 2016;6:093.