Biomet Series A Patella three peg - Polyethylene patella prosthesis

Intended purpose

Polyethylene patella component for use during knee arthroplasty to repair the patella bearing surface. Device is intended for cemented use and is made of Arcom UHMWPE. The indications for use: Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and/or traumatic arthritis, where one or more compartments are involved; Correction of varus, valgus or posttraumatic deformity; Correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure.

Functional description

Arcom UHMWPE domed patella implant with three pegs. Available in standard or thin profile, for use with femoral implant; intended for cemented use.