Zimmer Segmental System, Polyethylene Insert - Prosthesis, knee, internal, insert 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:

46585 - Prosthesis, knee, internal, insert component

Therapeutic indications:

The device is snapped into place onto the Segmental One-piece Hinge Post. The holes in the polyethylene insert must match the bosses on the hinge pin bushing to assure proper orientation. The hinge post assembly is then inserted into the tibial component before attaching to the femoral component. The extended boss on the polyethylene insert component and a corresponding pocket in the distal femoral component serve as a robust knee hyperextension stop. Made from UHMWPE. The Polyethylene Insert is a component of the Zimmer Segmental System and is indicated for Moderate to severe knee instability; Significant bone loss and/or ligament deficiencies caused by neoplasms, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the proximal and/or distal femur and/or proximal tibia; Valgus, varus or flexion deformities; The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.

Authorization status:

A

Authorization date:

2017-01-24