Orthopaedics | Hip | Acetabular components - uncemented | Which Medical Device
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The TriboFit is an unusual socket made of a semi-flexible translucent material which is highly hydrophilic and which therefore maintains a layer of fluid around the femoral head. It is said to be associated with almost no wear as there is no physical contact between components. The associated...
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The Maxera ™ Cup from Zimmer is a large diameter ceramic acetabular component. The ceramic is Biolox delta, the design includes a 180 degree full hemisphere, with three anti-rotation fins. Large diameter heads ranging from 32mm to 48mm are available. The bearing is intended for younger...
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The R3 Acetabular System from Smith and Nephew includes no-hole and mulit-hole options, constrained liners and large bearing options. The latter include XLPE, Oxinium, CoCr, and Biolox. Liners are designed to sit flush with the rim of the shell, reducing the potential for impingement. The...
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The Allofit/Allofit-S Cup System from Zimmer is an acetabular component which is hemispherical, but with a flattened pole geometry. The shell is titanium (Protasul-Ti) with an excellent macro-structure for locking into subchondral bone. Neutral and 10 degree hooded polyethylene inserts,...
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The Zimmer Continuum Acetabulum System is a flexible acetabular implantation system. It comprises a Trabecular Metal backing and has Longevity cross-linked polyethylene and Metasul bearing options. In 2011, the system was used in 3% of primary uncemented hip implantations, and had a pre-entry...
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