Aesculap Patella 3-Pegs - Cruciate-retaining total knee prosthesis

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

B Braun Australia Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Aesculap AG AM Aesculap Platz, Tuttlingen, D-78532 Germany

Therapeutic area:

33664 - Cruciate-retaining total knee prosthesis

Therapeutic indications:

The Universal Patella is used to resurface the Patella in either primary or revision total knee arthroplasty and is compatible with the implant systems Vega, e.motion, Columbus and EnduRo. The rear of the patella implant has 3 pegs for fixation in the bone. Cement pockets on the under surface of the patella guarantee the minimum thickness of the cement mantle. The Patella implants are made out of UHMWPE and include X-Ray markers made out of Stainless steel. The implant is used as a component part of a human knee endoprosthesis in combination with Aesculap knee endoprosthetic components. Indicated for use in severe knee joint conditions that cannot be treated through other therapies: ? Degenerative osteoarthritis ? Rheumatoid arthritis ? Posttraumatic arthritis ? Symptomatic knee instability ? Knee stiffness ? Deformation of the knee joint The surgeon can select the optimum solution for the patient from the various implant types of the knee systems, according to the severity of the condition. The surgeon is responsible for correctly establishing the indication.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2017-09-15