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MasterLoc Cementless Femoral Stem Mectagrip + HA Coating - Press-fit hip femur prosthesis, one-piece

Device Dossier for MasterLoc Cementless Femoral Stem Mectagrip + HA Coating - Press-fit hip femur prosthesis, one-piece (Press-fit hip femur prosthesis,…

Intended purpose

The MasterLoc stem is designed for use in total or partial hip arthroplasty to provide increased patient mobility and reduced pain by replacing the damaged hip joint, in primary or revision surgery. Total hip Arthroplasty is indicated in the following cases: · Severely painful and/or disabled joint as a result of arthrosis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid polyarthritis or congenital hip dysplasia. · Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. · Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck. · Failure of previous hip surgery: joint reconstruction, internal fixation, arthrodesis, partial hip arthroplasty, hip resurfacing replacement or total hip arthroplasty. Partial hip arthroplasty is indicated in the following cases: · Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head or neck. · Non-union of femoral neck fracture. · Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. · Primary pathology involving the femoral head but with a non deformed acetabulum.

Functional description

The MasterLoc femoral stem consists of a cementless flat dual tapered stem, designed to accurately restore patient’s anatomy with a reduced bone removal. The stem is coated with titanium plasma spray and hydroxyapatite for uncemented fixation.

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