VERILAST
Technology
VERILAST
Technology
for Hip Replacement Implants
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Wh t I VERILAST Hi T h l
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What Is VERILAST Hip Technology?
OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium and XLPE OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium and XLPE
• Zirconium is a biocompatible metal similar to
titanium
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• As a metal alloy, OXINIUM undergoes a
heating process that transforms the surface into a hard, smooth ceramic—yet it retains all of the strength of the underlying metal all of the strength of the underlying metal.
• XLPE – a densely-weaved, low-friction
cross-linked polyethylene that is specially designed to reduce surface wearg
• VERILAST is the only hip implant with two
wear-reducing surfaces OXINIUM on XLPE
The Benefits of OXINIUM
OXINIUM* Oxidized Zirconium• May extend the life of the implant
and reduce the need for future surgeries
• Weighs 20% lighter than same-sized
implant made from cobalt chrome
• Safe for patients with metal allergy
(virtually no nickel)
• Appropriate for young, physically Appropriate for young, physically
active patients
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The Importance of Implant Longevity
VERILAST’s advanced low friction surfaces VERILAST s advanced, low-friction surfaces
• Wear – caused when two surfaces rub
against each other – is the most common reason for implant failure and revision surgery reason for implant failure and revision surgery
• VERILAST significantly reduces wear with two
proprietary low-friction materials
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• The VERILAST surface is proven to be 4,900
times more resistant to the commonly experienced metal abrasion that wears through plastic componentsg p p
• The oxidized VERILAST surface reduces
plastic component wear by up to 98%
• Less wear also means less metal debris and
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• Less wear also means less metal debris and
Traditional Hip Implants vs
Traditional Hip Implants vs.
VERILAST Technology
VERILAST Technology: OXINIUM on XLPE
Cobalt Chrome on Plastic Implants
Most common type of implant
• Typically combines cobalt chrome with
high-density plasticg y p
• Expected to last 10-15 years before wear
becomes an issue
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• Heads are most often used because they
are very strong, but the surface can
roughen over time and thus wear out the plastic liner
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• Concerns over metal ions and wear debris • Adverse reactions in metal-sensitive
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Ceramic-on-Ceramic Implants
Reduced wear, but increased fracture risk
• Introduced to reduce metal debris and wear
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• Heads are far more abrasion-resistant,
which can extend the life of the plastic liner
• Found to fracture under fracture under
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• Squeaking and chipping are other issues
with ceramic-on-ceramic
VERILAST Technology Hip Implant
Wear-reducing VERILAST Technology
• Combination of Smith & Nephew’s
patented metal alloy OXINIUM and XLPE
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“highly cross-linked” polyethylene
• The only hip implant technology that
combines two low-friction materials
• The only combination of implant materials
that eliminates the concerns associated with cobalt chrome and ceramic-on-ceramic
Why choose VERILAST Hip Technology
• Reduces risk of osteolysis which dissolves healthy bone around a prosthesis
and can eventually loosen the bond between an implant and bone possibly causing pain, deformity or instability
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• Reduces potential need for revision hip replacement surgery which carries
risks such as DVT, infection, heterotopic bone formation, bone fractures, dislocation, difference in leg lengths, loss of bone tissue
• Contains no nickel or chromium which can cause problems for patients with • Contains no nickel or chromium which can cause problems for patients with
metal sensitivities
• Weighs 20% less than traditional implant material without compromising
durabilityy
• Uses same implants and instrumentation so no learning curve involved for
Long Term Wear Study for
Long-Term Wear Study for
VERILAST Technology
Long-Term VERILAST Wear Study
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Smith & Nephew’s put the LEGION* knee implant with VERILAST
Technology through extensive lab testing and it surpassed
traditional expectations:
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After 5 million steps, wear was reduced by 98% compared to
other traditional implants
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After 45 million steps, wear reduced by 81% when compared
to traditional implants at 5 million steps
45 million steps = 30 years of typical use under normal
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45 million steps = 30 years of typical use under normal
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While the wear study was conducted on the knee implant, the
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same VERILAST technology is used in the hip implant
Disclaimer
Based on simulated wear testing LEGION CR Knee with VERILAST Technology is expected to Based on simulated wear testing, LEGION CR Knee with VERILAST Technology is expected to provide wear performance sufficient for 30 years of actual use under typical conditions. Data on file at Smith & Nephew. The results of in-vitro wear simulation testing have not been proven to quantitatively predict clinical wear performance. Also a reduction in total polyethylene wear volume or wear rate alone may not result in an improved clinical outcome as wear particle size and
morphology are also critical factors in the evaluation of the potential for wear mediated osteolysis and associated aseptic implant loosening. Particle size and morphology were not evaluated as part of the testing. Other risks can include loosening, fracture, dislocation and infection.
Hip replacement surgery is intended to relieve hip pain and improve hip function. There are potential risks with hip replacement surgery such as loosening, fracture, dislocation, wear and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. Do not perform high impact activities unless your surgeon tells you the bone has healed and gives you clearance. Early device failure, y g y g y y , breakage or loosening may occur if you do not follow your surgeon’s limitations on activity level. Early failure can happen if you do not guard your hip joint from overloading due to activity level, failure to control body weight or accidents such as falls. Talk to your doctor to determine what treatment may be best for you. Additional information provided at www.smith-nephew.com and www RediscoverYourGo com
