Device typeCeramic femoral head prosthesis: An implantable artificial substitute for a diseased or injured femoral head that has an outer surface made of ceramic (e.g., alumina, zirconia). It is designed to be attached to the trunnion of a prosthetic femoral stem/shaft or a head/stem adaptor, and to articulate with an acetabulum prosthesis as part of a total hip arthroplasty (THA) or with a bipolar component as part of a partial hip replacement. The device ranges in form from partially to fully spherical (ball-shaped) and is available in various sizes.
FDA categoryProsthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
Device ID00192629397026
Catalog numberPHA14412
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyMR Conditional