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Biomet Suture Patella Button single peg with wire - Polyethylene patella prosthesis

Device Dossier for Biomet Suture Patella Button single peg with wire - Polyethylene patella prosthesis (Polyethylene patella prosthesis, Class III,…

Intended purpose

Patella component for use during knee arthroplasty to repair the patella bearing surface. Device is intended for cemented use with sutures. Indications for use: Painful and disabled knee joint resulting from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, 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/stainless steel patellar component with single 1/4 inch peg and stainless steel wire. Designed for use with bone cement and sutures.

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