Oxford Partial Knee System Domed Lateral Tibial Tray - Unicondylar knee prosthesis

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Biomet UK Ltd Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, South Glamorgan, CF31 3XA United Kingdom

Therapeutic area:

34195 - Unicondylar knee prosthesis

Therapeutic indications:

A partial knee cemented tibial tray designed to be used in the lateral knee compartment. The tray has a domed top that is fully congruent with a matching bioconcaved bearing. This assists in resisting lateral dislocation during flexion and allows for deep flexion without impingement. Biomet UK Ltd. knee joint replacement prostheses provide the surgeon with a means of reducing pain and restoring function for many patients. Whilst these devices are generally successful in attaining these goals they cannot be expected to withstand the activity levels and loads of normal healthy bone. The indications for use of the joint replacement prostheses include: 1)Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or traumatic arthritis 2)Failure of a previous joint replacement procedure 3)Correction of varus, valgus or post-traumatic deformity 4)Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrodesis. Specifically for Oxford lateral prostheses 1) Isolated lateral compartment OS OR lateral AVN 2) correctable valgus deformity 3) Full thickness medial cartilage 4) intact ACL 5)reasonable joint space preservation on skyline xray and a patello femoral joint without any bone loss.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2013-02-12