Device Dossier

NexGen® Complete Knee Solution, Legacy PS LPS-Flex, (GSF) Femoral Component, Porous - Coated knee femur prosthesis

Device Dossier for NexGen® Complete Knee Solution, Legacy PS LPS-Flex, (GSF) Femoral Component, Porous - Coated knee femur prosthesis (Coated knee femur…

Intended purpose

Indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis, collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle, post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy, moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities, the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.

Functional description

Posterior stabilising femoral component part of the NexGen semi-constrained, non-linked condylar knee system for use when both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing range of motion is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. Designed to address specific anatomic features of the distal femur that can be seen in both male and female patients, but are typical of a female patient. Manufactured from Zimaloy® Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum alloy.

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