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 Durom hip resurfacing is a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing introduced in 2003. The device has a Metasul® bearing, which is wrought-forged Cobalt Chrome – the Protasul-21 WF alloy. This bearing was developed by Sulzer (subsequently Centerpulse, itself acquired by Zimmer in 2003), and...
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This device from Zimmer is a cobalt chrome spacer which can correct the malalignment of varus knees with osteoarthritis. It requires little in the way of bone cuts or soft tissue injury for insertion. The device is intended for the medial compartment, although a lateral version is available....
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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 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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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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