Bipolar/Unipolar Heads

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides technical specifications and assembly procedures for Exactech's Bipolar and Unipolar Hip Fracture Solutions. It highlights the design advantages, available sizes, and detailed assembly methods for both types of heads.

Unipolar Design Advantages:

Modular design with five neck-length options: -3.5mm, +0mm, +3.5mm, +7mm, +10mm.
Fully machined wrought cobalt chrome shell for accurate fit and minimized wear.
Precision-machined tapers for optimal locking capabilities.

Bipolar Design Advantages:

Easy assembly with hand pressure and excellent locking integrity.
Disassembles with one simple instrument.
Designed to maximize polyethylene durability and optimal positive eccentricity across sizes.
Precision-machined forged cobalt chrome shell for accurate fit and minimized wear.

Available Sizes and Part Numbers:

Unipolar Heads: Sizes range from 42mm to 55mm with specific part numbers.
Bipolar Heads: Sizes range from 40mm to 61mm with specific part numbers.

Assembly Methods:

Bipolar Assembly Method 1: Involves cleaning, drying, and impacting the Femoral Head onto the femoral stem, followed by placing it in the bipolar component and securing with a locking ring.
Bipolar Assembly Method 2 (Alternative): Involves removing the locking ring, placing the Femoral Head into the Bipolar Shell, replacing the locking ring, and securing with finger pressure.
Unipolar Assembly: Involves placing the 12/14 Unipolar Sleeve onto the femoral stem, followed by the Unipolar Head, and securing with the Femoral Head Impactor.

Additional Information: Exactech emphasizes that it does not practice medicine and advises surgeons to refer to the product package insert for comprehensive warnings and instructions. For more information, visit their website.

Catalog excerpts

Bipolar/Unipolar Heads

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UNIPOLAR DESIGN ADVANTAGES • Modular design • Five neck-length options: -3.5mm, +0mm, +3.5mm, +7mm, +10mm • Fully machined wrought cobalt chrome shell designed for accurate fit and minimized wear • Precision-machined tapers designed for optimum locking capabilities ASSEMBLY METHOD BIPOLAR DESIGN ADVANTAGES • Easy assembly with hand pressure • Excellent locking integrity • Disassembles with one simple instrument • Designed to maximize polyethylene durability • Optimal positive eccentricity throughout range of sizes • Precision-machined forged cobalt chrome shell designed for accurate fit and minimized...

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Bipolar/Unipolar Heads

Bipolar/Unipolar Heads

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