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Vanguard Knee Posterior Stabilised Interlok closed box femoral component - Uncoated knee femur prosthesis

Device Dossier for Vanguard Knee Posterior Stabilised Interlok closed box femoral component - Uncoated knee femur prosthesis (Uncoated knee femur…

Intended purpose

Chrome/cobalt/molybdenum alloy Interlok finish closed box femoral component for use in knee joint replacement due to 1) painful, and disabled joint resulting from avascular necrosis, arthritis (all types) where one or more compartments are involved 2) correction of varus, valgus, or posttraumatic deformity 3) correction or revision of unsuccessful osteotomy, arthrodesis, or failure of previous joint replacement procedure. The posterior stabilised femoral component is designed for use where the posterior cruciate ligament requires substitution. The Interlok finish is designed for use with bone cement.

Functional description

Posterior stabilised Interlok finish femoral component for use in total knee arthroplasty. Accommodates distal and posterior augment options, with closed box design This component must be used with a tibial tray component and one of 2 posterior stabilized bearing options.

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