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

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

419141

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, foil, thickness 0.1 mm, 99.98% trace metals basis

267724

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, rod, diam. 6.35 mm, ≥99% trace metals basis

267651

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, sponge, ≥99% trace metals basis

403296

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, powder, −100 mesh

GF37657424

Zirconium, tube, 100mm, outside diameter 2.0mm, inside diameter 1.6mm, wall thickness 0.2mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF69666610

Zirconium, wire reel, 0.5m, diameter 0.05mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF84779612

Zirconium, tube, 1000mm, outside diameter 6.35mm, inside diameter 4.55mm, wall thickness 0.9mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF18794201

Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF27595637

Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 6.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF03237421

Zirconium, tube, 200mm, outside diameter 6.35mm, inside diameter 4.55mm, wall thickness 0.9mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF58945731

Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.28mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF49275074

Zirconium, wire reel, 10m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF01311950

Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 1.5mm, 99.2%

GF07177912

Zirconium, tube, 200mm, outside diameter 2.0mm, inside diameter 1.6mm, wall thickness 0.2mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF44790846

Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 12.7mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF52371941

Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.5mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF70641086

Zirconium, sponge, 50g, max. size 25mm, 99.2%

GF27528048

Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 9.5mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF84412762

Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 6.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF15031662

Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 19.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF56980165

Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 12.7mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF11484468

Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 9.5mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF47333718

Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 1.5mm, 99.2%

GF67908583

Zirconium, rod, 1000mm, diameter 2.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF00785752

Zirconium, wire reel, 10m, diameter 0.28mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF63994708

Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 2.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF59383817

Zirconium, wire reel, 20m, diameter 0.25mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF25691878

Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 9.5mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF30135002

Zirconium, sponge, 100g, max. size 25mm, 99.2%

GF19445519

Zirconium, tube, 100mm, outside diameter 1.6mm, inside diameter 1.1mm, wall thickness 0.25mm, hard, 99.2%