Years ahead. Since 1974
In today’s healthcare environment, the demand for advanced, biocompatible joint replacement solutions for patients is high, while the pressure on healthcare systems is increasing. The need for innovative, cost-effective medical products is undeniably urgent.
CeramTec is committed to providing superior, yet cost-effective solutions tailored to the needs of today’s patients and healthcare challenges.
Since 1974, we have supplied more than 27 million BIOLOX® components worldwide, establishing a track record of outstanding product performance and the best clinical outcomes backed by robust evidence.
But our ambitions do not stop there. Our mission continues. Together with those we serve, we continue to evolve and stay ahead of the needs of patients and health care systems.
Today, our commitment to innovation is reflected in novel BIOLOX®delta products: two BIOLOX®delta ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing systems and our new BIOLOX® CERAMIC Knee. Each has been granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation.
Experience the future and explore what lies ahead.
BIOLOX®delta is a highly biocompatible and hypoallergenic ceramic material. It shows superior physico-chemical properties that result in excellent wettability and a very high wear resistance. BIOLOX®delta is safe in terms of metal ion release and pathogenic reactions to ceramic particles are highly unlikely. Citations for all statements can be found here.
Alumina skirted heads made of BIOLOX®
Alumina Ceramic: hipped, lasered, proofed
Bipolar Shell and Head
Zirconia, Platelet-Toughened Alumina Ceramic Composite
Sleeved Ceramic Head made of BIOLOX®delta
Multigen Plus Ceramic Knee, LIMA Corporate S.p.A.
BPK-S Ceramic Knee, Peter Brehm GmbH
H1® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, Embody Orthopaedic Ltd.
ReCerf® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, MatOrtho Limited
Anatomically Contoured Femoral Head
For cervical artificial discs
Breakthrough Device Designation granted to CeramTec by the FDA
Alumina skirted heads made of BIOLOX®
Alumina Ceramic: hipped, lasered, proofed
Bipolar Shell and Head
Zirconia, Platelet-Toughened Alumina Ceramic Composite
Sleeved Ceramic Head made of BIOLOX®delta
Multigen Plus Ceramic Knee, LIMA Corporate S.p.A.
BPK-S Ceramic Knee, Peter Brehm GmbH
H1® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, Embody Orthopaedic Ltd.
ReCerf® Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, MatOrtho Limited
Anatomically Contoured Femoral Head
For cervical artificial discs
Breakthrough Device Designation granted to CeramTec by the FDA
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
For further information please contact our Head of Innovation, Dr. Henrich Mannel, via email.
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