Note: A previous version of this article erroneously refered to the NexGen LPS-Flex as a ACL repair system. We apologize for the error.
Zimmer Holdings launched the Zimmer NexGen LPS-Flex mobile bearing knee with Prolong highly crosslinked polyethylene in the United States, according to a company news release.
The LPS-Flex mobile bearing knee provides an anteriorly positioned pivot near the end of the ACL to replicate the anatomic center of knee rotation. The Prolong highly crosslinked polyethylene reduces wear and delamination resistance. During testing, the system demonstrated an 83 percent wear reduction when compared with conventional polyethylene.
The system has been successfully used in Europe and Japan.
Read the Zimmer Holdings release on the NexGen LPS-Flex.
Read other coverage on Zimmer Holdings:
- Zimmer Holdings Acquires SoPlus Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools
- Zimmer Finalizes Acquisition of Beijing Montagne Medical Device
- Zimmer Holdings Reports 3Q Net Sales at $965M, a 1.1% Decrease
Zimmer Holdings launched the Zimmer NexGen LPS-Flex mobile bearing knee with Prolong highly crosslinked polyethylene in the United States, according to a company news release.
The LPS-Flex mobile bearing knee provides an anteriorly positioned pivot near the end of the ACL to replicate the anatomic center of knee rotation. The Prolong highly crosslinked polyethylene reduces wear and delamination resistance. During testing, the system demonstrated an 83 percent wear reduction when compared with conventional polyethylene.
The system has been successfully used in Europe and Japan.
Read the Zimmer Holdings release on the NexGen LPS-Flex.
Read other coverage on Zimmer Holdings:
- Zimmer Holdings Acquires SoPlus Orthopaedic Surgical Power Tools
- Zimmer Finalizes Acquisition of Beijing Montagne Medical Device
- Zimmer Holdings Reports 3Q Net Sales at $965M, a 1.1% Decrease