Vanguard Complete Knee Cruciate Retaining Porous/HA coated femoral component - Coated knee femur prosthesis

Intended purpose

Chrome/cobalt/molybdenum alloy cruciate retaining femoral component, with porous and hydroxyapetite coating, for use in knee joint replacement due to: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or traumatic arthritis; Failure of a previous joint replacement procedure; Correction of varus, valgus or post-traumatic deformity; Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy or arthrodesis. Porous coated devices are indicated for non-cemented use.

Functional description

Replaces femoral articular surface of knee joint. Rounded sagittal profile; deeper, swept-back trochlear groove; longer trochlear groove; wide proximal trochlear groove; variables improve lateral release rates, extensor moment arm, patella alignment, patella tracking; reduce patella tendon irritation potential. Removable lugs for posterior, distal augment options; articulates with one of 3 CR PE tibial inserts and if required, patella component. Porous HA finish for cementless application