Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2018, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (30): 4769-4773.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0977

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A unique built-in expandable bio-coating anterior spinal fixation: a sensitization test at the maximum sensitization dosage

Huang Xue-liang, Zhu Shuang-fang, Lin Yu-cong, Zhou Chu-song   

  1. Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2018-05-27 Online:2018-10-28 Published:2018-10-28
  • Contact: Zhou Chu-song, Chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Huang Xue-liang, Master, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangdong Province, No. 2013B091500073; the Science and Technology Plan Project of Guangzhou, No. 2014J4100131

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Previous experiments have proved that the unique built-in expandable bio-coating anterior spinal fixation system has good biomechanical properties, and it can reconstruct the stability of injured thoracolumbar spine.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the sensitization of the unique built-in expandable bio-coating anterior spinal fixation system.
METHODS: The extraction solution of the internal fixation system was taken as experimental group, the normal saline as negative control group, and 5% formaldehyde as positive control group. Intradermal injection induction, local induction and excitation test were carried out according to the sensitization test at the maximal dosage of GB/T16886.10-2005 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity. Patch was removed after 24 hours and 48 hours, and the skin conditions of the animals in each group were observed and classified according to the Magnusson and Kligman levels. Skin tissues were performed with biopsy and inflammatory observation under microscope at 72 hours after patch removal.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: First of all, there was no erythema or edema in the experimental group and negative control group at 24 and 48 hours after removal of the patch. The Magnusson and Kligman levels were 0. However, there were moderate erythema or severe erythema and edema in the positive control group, and some scabs appeared. The Magnusson and Kligman levels were 2-3. Secondly, the experimental group and negative control group showed no stimulate neutrophils, lymphocytes and other inflammatory cells in the abdominal skin of guinea pigs, and there was no obvious hyperemia and edema. The inflammation grade was I. In the positive control group, however, inflammatory cells infiltrated by neutrophils or lymphocytes were seen in the skin tissues at the ventral part of guinea pigs, with an inflammatory grade of II-IV. All the findings reveal that the all built-in expansible bio-coating anterior spinal fixation system did not cause sensitization, which accorded with the requirement of implants in the delayed hypersensitivity test.

Key words: Internal Fixators, Hydroxyapatites, Guinea Pigs, Immunization, Tissue Engineering

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