The PROFEMUR® Classic stems feature the same characteristics of the original modular stem designs, but have fixed necks. They are intended to be offered as a completion of the PROFEMUR® modular range, while providing an alternative to hospitals and surgeons. They come in standard (135° CCD angle) and extended (127° CCD angle) options, allowing re-creation of the most commonly implanted head centers available with the PROFEMUR® modular necks range. Furthermore, these Classic hips can be implanted with the same instrumentation as the predicate modular designs; reducing the need for additional instrument expenses and complexity.
Ultimately, the PROFEMUR® Classic stems offers the surgeons the intraoperative flexibility of one set of instruments for multiple stems; Multiple neck options (Monolithic and modular necks) to accommodate anatomical differences and are designed based on established stem philosophies.
Supplier: MicroPort Orthopedics
Brand: PROFEMUR L
Beyond Compliance: yes
Fixation: Cementless
Fixation - Stem: Cementless
Modularity: Fixed neck
First date of use: 2012
Current ODEP rating: 7A
ODEP Rating / Status Updated: 2024 (H1)
ODEP Rating due for renewal: 2027
ODEP Product ID: 296