Zimmer? Gender Solutions? Patello-Femoral Joint (PFJ) System, Patello-Femoral Trochlea Component, Precoat - Prosthesis, internal, joint, knee, femoral component

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

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:

35668 - Prosthesis, internal, joint, knee, femoral component

Therapeutic indications:

For the replacement of the femoral trochlea of the patello-femoral joint that has been affected by the disease process and/or injury. Manufactured from Zimaloy? Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum Alloy. The posterior surface of the implant is precoated with poly(methylmethacrylate) [PMMA] precoat. For cemented use only. Indicated for patients with osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, and/or severe chondrocalcinosis of the patellofemoral joint, the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts (e.g., arthroscopy, lateral release, cartilage transplantation), history of patellar dislocation or patella fracture, dysplasia-induced degeneration.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2013-07-15