Polyethylene acetabulum prosthesis

Available from:

Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Zimmer Inc 1800 W Center Street, WARSAW , INDIANA, 46580 United States Of America

Therapeutic area:

34076 - Polyethylene acetabulum prosthesis

Therapeutic indications:

The acetabular cups are for use in primary or revision surgery. The Flanged Cup helps establish a stable acetabular rim and helps pressurize cement. In addition, the flange can be easily trimmed to address specific patient needs. They are made from ultra-high molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The acetabular cup is indicated for cemented use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary or revision surgery for rehabilitating hips damaged as a result of noninflammatory degenerative joint disease(NIDJD) or its composite diagnoses of osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, traumatic arthritis, slipped capital epiphysis, fused hip, fracture of the pelvis, and diastrophic variant.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2013-11-18