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

403296

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, powder, −100 mesh

267651

Sigma-Aldrich

Zirconium, sponge, ≥99% trace metals basis

267724

Sigma-Aldrich

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

419141

Sigma-Aldrich

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

GF06485935

Zirconium, foil, 100x100mm, thickness 2.0mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF58729607

Zirconium, foil, 100x100mm, thickness 0.125mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF15792554

Zirconium, foil, 25x25mm, thickness 0.125mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF08914664

Zirconium, wire reel, 5m, diameter 0.05mm, as drawn, 99.2%

GF43414556

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

GF29269749

Zirconium, wire reel, 1m, diameter 0.28mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF06467418

Zirconium, tube, 200mm, outside diameter 12.7mm, inside diameter 9.5mm, wall thickness 1.6mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF62689764

Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 5.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF99338743

Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 2.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF53330172

Zirconium, tube, 1000mm, outside diameter 12.7mm, inside diameter 9.5mm, wall thickness 1.6mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF07177912

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

GF15765127

Zirconium, sponge, 20g, max. size 25mm, 99.2%

GF27528048

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

GF18794201

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

GF84779612

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

GF92588967

Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 3.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF60025890

Zirconium, tube, 100mm, outside diameter 6.35mm, inside diameter 4.55mm, wall thickness 0.9mm, annealed, 99.2%

GF27595637

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

GF98855847

Zirconium, rod, 500mm, diameter 12.7mm, centerless ground, 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%

GF19445519

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

GF71701512

Zirconium, rod, 200mm, diameter 5.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF36130632

Zirconium, tube, 500mm, outside diameter 1.6mm, inside diameter 1.1mm, wall thickness 0.25mm, hard, 99.2%

GF22520258

Zirconium, rod, 50mm, diameter 19.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%

GF88573618

Zirconium, rod, 100mm, diameter 5.0mm, centerless ground, 99.2%