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NexGen® Complete Knee Solution Legacy® Knee-Posterior Stabilized LPS-Flex Articular Surface - Prosthesis, knee, internal, insert component

Device Dossier for NexGen® Complete Knee Solution Legacy® Knee-Posterior Stabilized LPS-Flex Articular Surface - Prosthesis, knee, internal, insert…

Intended purpose

The articular surface component of the NexGen® Complete Knee Solution Legacy® Knee-Posterior Stabilized LPS-Flex system is indicated for patients with severe knee pain and disability due to: - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, polyarthritis - Collagen disorders, and/or avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle - Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy - Moderate valgus, varus, or flexion deformities - The salvage of previously failed surgical attempts or for a knee in which satisfactory stability in flexion cannot be obtained at the time of surgery.

Functional description

Articular surface component of the NexGen® Flex fixed bearing semiconstrained, nonlinked condylar knee prostheses system. It is designed for use with both cruciate ligaments excised and when load bearing ROM is expected to be less than or equal to 155 degrees. Compatible with the NexGen LCCK system. Made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

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