- The use of oxidized zirconium alloy in knee arthroplasty.
The use of oxidized zirconium alloy in knee arthroplasty.
Expert review of medical devices (2012-08-22)
Thomas J Heyse, Steven B Haas, Turgay Efe
PMID22905845
ABSTRACT
Polyethylene wear is a key contributor to long-term failure in total knee arthroplasty. Oxidized zirconium alloy was created as a bearing surface for total joint arthroplasty in an attempt to address this concern. Oxidized zirconium has shown considerable improvements over existing materials in several key areas related to component longevity, including resistance to roughening, wear reduction, frictional behavior and biocompatibility. This review aims to summarize the current use of oxidized zirconium alloy in knee arthroplasty, as well as the possible advantages and downsides of this material.
MATERIALS
Product Number
Brand
Product Description
Zirconium, foil, not light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.006mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, light tested, 100x100mm, thickness 0.01mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, 8mm disks, thickness 0.016mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, not light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.006mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.01mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, light tested, 150x150mm, thickness 0.05mm, annealed, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, not light tested, 150x150mm, thickness 0.008mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, light tested, 25x25mm, thickness 0.009mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 12.7mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 5.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, tube, 200mm, outside diameter 12.7mm, inside diameter 9.5mm, wall thickness 1.6mm, annealed, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 9.5mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 1.5mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 3.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 6.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, tube, 200mm, outside diameter 2.0mm, inside diameter 1.6mm, wall thickness 0.2mm, annealed, 99.2%
Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 2.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 1.5mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 2.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, tube, 1000mm, outside diameter 6.35mm, inside diameter 4.55mm, wall thickness 0.9mm, annealed, 99.2%
Zirconium, wire reel, 0.5m, diameter 0.05mm, as drawn, 99.2%
Zirconium, wire reel, 1m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.2%
Zirconium, foil, not light tested, 50x50mm, thickness 0.006mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, sponge, 50g, max. size 25mm, 99.2%
Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 3.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%
Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.28mm, annealed, 99.2%