Taperloc Complete Microplasty Primary Femoral Stem -Porous Bonemaster HA Coated - Coated hip femur prosthesis, modular

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Available from:

Zimmer Biomet Pty Ltd

Class:

Class III

Manufactured by:

Biomet Orthopedics 56 East Bell Drive, Warsaw, IN, 46581 United States Of America

Therapeutic area:

33581 - Coated hip femur prosthesis, modular

Therapeutic indications:

Porous plasma and Bonemaster hydroxyapetite coated titanium alloy femoral stem prosthesis for use with other components as part of total hip arthroplasty. Shorter stem length provides bone conserving stem option to facilitate minimally invasive surgical techniques, provide alternative to femoral resurfacing and for cases where bone conserving prosthesis is desirable. Type 1 taper with 133 degree neck angle. The coating allows for initial scratch-fit stability and uncemented biological fixation. Implantable femoral stem prosthesis for use in primary and revision hemi or total hip arthroplasty. Indications for use include non-inflammatory degenerative joint diseases including osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis; rheumatoid arthritis; correction of functional deformities; treatment of non-union, femoral neck and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with femoral head involvement and which are unmanageable using other techniques; revision procedures where other treatment or devices have failed. Stem is constructed of PPS and Bonemaster hydroxyapetite coated titanium alloy and is intended for uncemented biological fixation..

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2015-08-25