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Lock Bipolar Head CoCrMo with UHMWPE Liner - Femoral head bipolar component

Device Dossier for Lock Bipolar Head CoCrMo with UHMWPE Liner - Femoral head bipolar component (Femoral head bipolar component, Class III, sponsor Enovis…

Intended purpose

The lock bipolar heads are indicated in traumatic pathology of the head and the femoral neck in elder patients. Degenerating pathologies of the hip with peculiar effect mostly to the femoral head such as a vascular necroses disease. Special use for selected case of revision hip arthoplasty whereas a serious acetablular deficiency still allow the maintenance of an adequate articulation congruency.

Functional description

The Lock bipolar heads are available in CCrMo alloy. The polished surface finish and the high congruence to the acetablular cavity allows a natural fluency and adaptation to the chrondal surface. Each shell is uniquely combined with a liner and a retentive ring all made of UHWMPE.

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