These devices are manufactured from lactosorb resorbable copolymer which, according to the manufacturer, maintains almost all its mechanical strength throughout the healing process with degredation from 9–15 months.

The ExploR® modular radial head replacement from Biomet is indicated for degenerative or post-traumatic conditions of the radio-humeral joint. The head and stem can be assembled in-situ allowing for preservation of the radial collateral ligament. Fully interchangeable head and stem parts...

The Exceed ABT (Advanced Bearing Technology) Acetabular System from Biomet is an uncemented acetabular system applicable to both primary and revision hip implantations. Bearing choices include C2A-Delta Ceramic, M2A Series (metal) and E1 Anti-oxidant Infused polyethylene, which includes a number...

The DVR Anatomic Plate from Biomet is intended for the fixation of either dorsally or volar displaced fractures of the distal radius, approached from the volar side. It comprises an anatomically contoured plate with a double row of holes distally through which smooth locking peg, partially...

The Discovery® Elbow System from Biomet comprises an elbow arthroplasty with the following features: an anatomic humeral stem with a 5 degree lateral offset and 5 degrees of internal rotation, and an anterior flange a lateral bow in the ulnar stem to reproduce anatomy a...

The Copeland Shoulder Resurfacing Arthroplasty (CSRA) is a resurfacing proximal humeral implant that was initially designed with a glenoid component, and thus may be used as a hemiarthoplasty or total shoulder system. Mr Steve Copeland’s initial design was based on the principle that...

The Compress Compliant Pre-Stress Implant is an anchorage system used in the replacement of the distal or the proximal femur, most often after massive tumour resection. The device includes a pre-stressed anchorage component which loads the cut end of the bone, encouraging bone hypertrophy. The...

The Balance Microplasty hip stem is a shorter version of the Balance uncemented stem from Biomet. The stem is collarless and porous coated. It is a standard 80mm in length, and the design is intended to fill the proximal metaphysis and provide immediate three point fixation. The stem geometry...

The Avantage Acetabular System is a Dual Mobility hip bearing system comprising a cemented shell and cementless component with pegs (Avantage 3P) , a cementless component without pegs (Avantage Reload) and a revision cup and reinforcement plate.   

The Ankle Evolutive System (AES) ankle was a modification of the Buechel-Pappas type of prosthesis. The device has been withdrawn from the market because of concerns about osteolysis.