Device Dossier

TRIATHLON SYMMETRIC PATELLA - Polyethylene patella prosthesis

Device Dossier for TRIATHLON SYMMETRIC PATELLA - Polyethylene patella prosthesis (Polyethylene patella prosthesis, Class III, sponsor Stryker). ARTG…

Intended purpose

A component of a total knee joint intended to replace the natural patella. General Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Indications: - Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from noninflammatory degenerative joint disease. - Moderate varus, valgus, or flexion deformity in which the ligamentous structures can be returned to adequate function and stability.

Functional description

A sterile implantable component of the Triathlon Total Knee System, designed as an artificial substitute for the natural patella (kneecap), designed to articulate with the distal femoral component of a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Made of polyethylene (UHMWPE).

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