PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
Why does the PRIMA Stem have an "open" design?
To optimise load transfer to the bone / Better visualisation of bone contact after implantation / ease of revision
With reference to the previous presentation, to which of the 5 surgeons traits can we sell PRIMA?
PRIMA is unique in that you can sell it to all 5 surgeon traits, Do-ers especially
Main features of Stryker Perform
Metaphyseal fixation. 2 CCD angles available: 135° and 145°; simple porous coating proximally, available in 3 different lengths.
Which 2 other Enovis Extremities products have most in common with PRIMA?
SMR Stemless- for Heritage TT Ring and Altivate 135° monoblock
How many PRIMA stem sizes are the smaller than the smallest SMR Stemless?
Size 1 and Size 2 of PRIMA short stem
Thanks to the expansive availability of the ENOVIS portfolio, should the PRIMA stem be deemed unsuitable during a procedure, what brand could be offered as a back up?
The Prima is compatible with SMR components. Left field choice would be Altivate- if no glenoid had been implanted.
Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive features
Humeral stems made from Titanium with proximal Porous Plasma Spray designed for enhanced biologic fixation/Metaphyseal Fixation ideal for good bone stock. 4 different stems lengths: Micro, Mini, Standard and Revision + stemless. ONLAY design. 135°neck-shaft angle.
Most commonly used sizes of PRIMA TT Glenoid
25mm Monoblock 10° W Baseplate
How much larger radially is PRIMA short Plus than PRIMA and why?
0.5 mm, to enhance stability
Leveraging on SMR heritage, with particular focus on the TT ring
How can we handle lack of clinical data of PRIMA system?
Equinoxe Exactech features
Designed to avoid scapular notching, but keeping COR close to glenoid surface (i.e Grammont style, no glenoid lat.). Deltoid wrap increase for implant stability with big humerus lateralization. Classic long stem with distal press-fit and humerus lateralization capability. Peculiar trauma stem design to fix tuberosity.
Why do we recommend to surgeons to use the IM guide more than the EM guide?
78% more accurate in preventing future malpositioning of the implant