Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
DAC is a kit designed for the preparation of a bio-resorbable hydrogel, composed of hyaluronan and poly-D,L-lactide copolymer. It is applied to the surfaces of implants in the orthopaedic and traumatology fields.Description of Medical Condition
The kit is intended to be used for patients at increased risk of periprosthetic infection due to colonisation of an orthopaedic implant during the implant procedure.Condition 1: Patients with comorbidities known to increase the risk of infection receiving a primary joint implant.
Condition 2: Patients undergoing mega prosthesis implantation or major revision joint implants for indications other than peri-prosthetic infection i.e. total joint revision, tumour removal and reconstruction.
Condition 3: Patients undergoing surgery for peri prosthetic infection with implant replacement.
Condition 4: Patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation.
Reason for Application
Novel, new productMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
Application Form (PDF 1053 KB)Application Form (Word 107 KB)
Consultation Survey
Consultation Survey (PDF 561 KB)Consultation Survey (Word 70 KB)
PICO Confirmation
PICO Confirmation (PDF 1502 KB)PICO Confirmation (Word 378 KB)