Device Dossier
OSS Splined Stem - Knee stem
Device Dossier for OSS Splined Stem - Knee stem (Knee stem, Class III, sponsor Zimmer Biomet). ARTG record, intended purpose, GMDN category — compiled by…
- GMDN category: Knee stem
Intended purpose
OSS Splined Stems are part of the Biomet OSS Orthopaedic Salvage System, and is indicated for: 1.Painful and disabled joint resulting from avascular necrosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or traumatic arthritis. 2. Correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity. 3. Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or previous joint replacement. 4. Ligament deficiencies. 5. Tumor resections. 6. Treatment of non-unions, femoral neck fracture, and trochanteric fractures of the proximal femur with head involvement, unmanageable using other techniques. 7. Revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty. 8. Trauma.
Functional description
The OSS Splined stem is a straight splined collar stem that adds 1cm of replacement length to any segmental replacement. Features a length of 120mm. Manufactured from Co-Cr-Mo and Ti-6Al-4V alloy. Intended for cemented use.