Zimmer | Medical Devices Reviewed by Clinicians | Which Medical Device
Zimmer is the global leader in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of reconstructive orthopaedic implants and trauma solutions.
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The Zimmer Fitmore stem system is a curved, short (44 to 60 mm in length), uncemented femoral stem with a trapezoidal cross section and triple taper geometry, available since 2008. The device is manufactured from Zimmer’s Protasul™ titanium alloy, has a proximal Ti-plasma coating and...
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Zimmer Longevity Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene The Longevity is Zimmer’s highly crosslinked polyethylene insert designed for total hip arthroplasty, launched in 1999. It is available as standard, 10° elevation, 20° elevation and 7 mm offset. (Zimmer.com, accessed 13/4/11) The...
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The M/G® Unicompartmental Knee System provides a versatile system that permits normal biomechanical function, provides secure fixation, and facilitates precise implantation. A wide range of sizing options for both femoral and tibial components provides intraoperative flexibility and...
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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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Designed by Morrey in 1984, this conservative bone preserving femoral component has the longest track record in short stem devices. This is a neck-retaining device. The Mayo stem has a proximal wide trapezoidal cross-section in order to gain multipoint contact within cortical bone, and is wedge...
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The MS-30 (Morscher-Spotorno) femoral stem from Zimmer is a cemented, collarless stem which is available in both matt and highly polised versions. Design features include three tapers and a rounded trapezoidal cross section. The purpose of the flange on the lateral aspect of the stem is to...
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The Neff fusion nail from Zimmer is a modular nail for knee fusion. The nails on the device are cut to size intraoperatively and a jig permits the placement of interlocking screws.
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The NexGen knee system by Zimmer is a comprehensive suite of implants for primary and revision knee replacement. Characteristics include asymmetric femoral radii (lateral condyle larger than the medial), a minimized width and thickness of the anterior femoral flange, and the availability of...
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The Patient-Specific Instrumentation system from Zimmer is a custom-jig system for total knee replacement. The system is compatible with the NexGen Complete Knee Solutions and the Gender Solutions Natural Knee Flex systems. Preoperative planning is performed using MRI data. The jigs are...
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The Trabecular Metal Augment and Restrictors from Zimmer are a selection of structural augments intended for revision or difficult primary hip reconstructions associated with significant bone loss. This is part of the Zimmer TMARS (Trabecular Metal Acetabular Revision System). ...
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