Signature Orthopedics Pty Limited - Signature Ceramic Femoral ead - Class 2 Recall

Signature Ceramic Femoral Head. Model Number: 111-152-621. The Signature ceramic femoral heads are manufactured by Ceramtec from 72-75% Al2O3+24-26% Z3O3 (Biolox Delta). The heads connect via a 12/14 taper to the stem trunnion, and articulates against the crosslinked UHMWPE liner within the Logical Acetabular Cups. Product Usage: Components of the Signature Orthopaedics hip replacement range are intended to replace a hip joint where bone stock is sufficient to support the implant. When a surgeon has selected prosthetic replacement as the preferred treatment, the devices are indicated for: ¿ Non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease including osteoarthritis or avascular necrosis ¿ Inflammatory joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis ¿ Correction of functional deformity including congenital hip dysplasia ¿ Traumatic injury involving the hip joint including traumatic arthritis or femoral head or neck fracture ¿ Failed previous hip surgery including internal fixation or joint fusion, reconstruction, hemiarthroplasty, surface replacement, or total replacement
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