Zimmer ® NexGen® Trabecular Metal™ Augments Abbreviated Surgical Technique An Innovative Option for Revision TK

NexGen Trabecular Metal Augments Introduction The Zimmer NexGen® Trabecular Metal™ Augments abbreviated surgical technique is an addendum to the following surgical techniques: Zimmer NexGen Legacy® Constrained Condylar Knee Surgical Technique 97-5994-202-00 Zimmer NexGen Rotating Hinge Knee Surgical Technique 97-5880-002-00 These devices are only indicated for use with the NexGen LCCK and NexGen Rotating Hinge Knee Systems as described on its individual label. When used with the NexGen Legacy Constrained Condylar (LCCK) knee, the devices are indicated for use with or without bone cement. When...

Tibial Instructions Trabecular Metal Tibial Augment Assembly Screws or cement may be used to attached these augments to the tibial base. Assemble the tibial augments to the tibial base using the straight-hex head driver. Assure that the augments are properly positioned. Assembly of 5mm and 10mm Tibial Half Block Augments Note: The tibial augments are provided in Right Lateral/ Left Medial as well as Left Lateral/Right Medial versions. When the 5mm and 10mm augments are positioned on the correct side of the tibial base, the elongated openings in the tibial augment will be facing toward bone. Refer...

When properly positioned, the outer periphery of the augment will be flush (or will slightly overlap) the outer rim of the tibial plate. When two tibial half block augments are used together, there should be no direct contact between the augments. Outer edge of Augment will be flush or overlap Tibial Base Plate When using screws final tightening must be performed using the Torque Wrench. Attach the straight hex driver to the Torque Wrench. Tighten the augment attachment screw using the Torque Wrench until the wrench “clicks and releases” indicating that the proper torque level has been achieved....

00-5987-092-03 Augment Starter Screwdriver (2 ea. per set)

00-5880-026-10 10mm Rotating Hinge Knee Full Block Tibial Augment, Size 6 Attachment screws are packaged with the augment component. This documentation is intended exclusively for physicians and is not intended for laypersons. Information on the products and procedures contained in this document is of a general nature and does not represent and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations. Because this information does not purport to constitute any diagnostic or therapeutic statement with regard to any individual medical case, each patient must be examined and advised individually, and...