Vanguard Total Knee System
Why remove healthy ligaments?
DISCOVER NATURE AT WORK Bicruciate preserving total knee arthroplasty Thanks to a group of dedicated surgeons and designers, Biomet proudly introduces the newest bicruciate retaining total knee system, the Vanguard XP Total Knee. The Vanguard XP Total Knee system is a cruciate retaining design allowing healthy anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) and healthy posterior cruciate ligaments (PCL) to be preserved while incorporating geometry to accommodate and enable the natural function of the knee s ligaments. Download the Biomet Scanner app on your smartphone from the itunes App Store or Google Play and scan the Vanguard XP implant image on opposite page to enhance your experience.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL Vanguard XP brings out the beauty from within The Vanguard XP Total Knee s tibial tray is a U-shaped design, now giving TKA surgeons the option of preserving healthy anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. The asymmetric Vanguard XP Knee femoral component supports physiologic motion. The medial and lateral bearings are designed independently, allowing ACL/PCL interaction to drive knee motion.
FORGED FROM STRENGTH The embodiment of Biomet s commitment to durability Built with forged cobalt chrome and reinforced with Biomet s locking mechanism,** the Vanguard XP Knee s U-shaped tibial tray is designed for strength. The Vanguard XP Knee utilizes E1 Antioxidant Infused Bearing Technology - a technology that has shown to prevent oxidative degradation of the polyethylene. 1 As part of the Vanguard Knee System, the Vanguard XP Knee s versatile design allows for intraoperative flexibility, giving the option to: - Utilize the U-shaped tray for an ACL/PCL preserving total knee. - Utilize a cruciate retaining tibial tray for a PCL retaining total knee. - Utilize anterior stabilized bearings when the PCL is absent.
DEDICATION The epitome of Biomet knee design 1 9 9 0 s Launch of the Maxim Total Knee System: A knee using the compressive locking bar mechanism on which the Vanguard XP Knee s locking mechanism is based. Launch of Arcom Polyethylene: Argon packaged DCM proven to reduce oxidation, 3 leading to the creation of E1 Antioxidant Infused Technology bearings. Launch of the Ascent Total Knee System: Heavy influencer of the soft-tissue friendly, swept-back femoral profile of the Vanguard and Vanguard XP femoral design. Designed from a heritage of clinical performance and innovation. 2000 s Launch of the Vanguard Total Knee System: The most comprehensive total knee system on the market. US introduction of the Oxford Partial Knee: Only truly mobile meniscal bearing partial knee in the US and a key influencer for the Vanguard XP Knee s bicruciate preserving technique. 1970 s First Oxford Partial Knee implanted by Mr. John Goodfellow. Manufacture polyethylene completely in-house, providing expertise in polyethylene development. 1980 s Launch of AGC Total Knee System: First TKA with full interchangeability between tibial and femoral components along with a DCM Monoblock and first Biomet tibial locking clip, serving as the influencer of Vanguard Knee interchangeability design, further development of polyethylene and evolution of Biomet s locking mechanism. Introduction of Porous Plasma Spray: Fixation coating technology that continues to be utilized today as a result of its clinical performance. 2 Launch of E1 Antioxidant Infused Bearing Technology: Next generation polyethylene bearings clinically proven to maximize strength, wear resistance, and oxidative stability. 1 Launch of Signature* Personalized Patient Care in the Vanguard Complete Knee System: Allowing for efficiency by utilizing CT/MRI preoperative planning and patient-specific surgical positioning guides. 2 0 1 0 s Launch of Signature* Personalized Patient Care in the Oxford Partial Knee: Biomet s continued focus on versatility based on patient specific needs. Launch of the Vanguard Select Patient-Specific Femur: Allows the option to match a patient s unique anatomy while maintaining key Vanguard System design features. Launch of the Vanguard XP Total Knee System: The industry s latest bicruciate preserving total knee.
This material is intended for health care professionals. For complete product information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse effects, see the package insert on www.biomet.com. Check for country product clearances and reference product specific instructions for use. All content herein is protected by copyright, trademarks and other intellectual property rights owned by or licensed to Biomet Inc. or its affiliates unless otherwise indicated, and must not be redistributed, duplicated or disclosed, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Biomet. Biomet does not practice medicine. The treating surgeon is responsible for determining the appropriate treatment, technique(s), and product(s) for each individual patient. References 1. www.biomet.com/e1 2. Meding, et al: Minimum 10-year Follow-Up of a Straight-Stemmed, Plasma- Sprayed, Titanium Alloy, Uncemented Femoral Component. AAOS Poster #PE396, March 2001. 3. Beading, L.: Polyethylene-Related Failure: A Challenge to TKA. Orthopedics Today, 16 21, 1996. * A collaborative partnership with Materialise N.V. ** Vanguard XP Knee Testing Data on File Legal Manufacturer Biomet Orthopedics P.O. Box 587 56 E. Bell Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0587 USA www.biomet.com 2014 Biomet Orthopedics Form No. BMET0921.1 REV0714 Biomet UK, Ltd. Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3XA UK