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A strong partner in knee arthroplasty

It is our pleasure and our ambition to give a deeper insight in the reasons for us to be proud of our AESCULAP® knee portfolio.

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Our experience since 1986 and constant developments on materials, designs and technologies have led us to the point to be a strong player in the orthopaedic field. Our factor of success is to maintain the well proven characteristics in our portfolio and constantly work on improvement.

The results?

Advanced implant systems with reliable quality based on long-term experience and proven clinical evidence combined with latest technologies, milestones in navigation, our outstanding coating technology and leadership in quality. Our products have been developed to address modern arthroplasty requirements of surgeons and patients.

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AESCULAP® quality

Uncompromising quality

Quality plays for B. Braun the essential role from the beginning of every development.

Based on our modern implant manufacturing facilities with the latest technology standards, progressive development, outstanding biomechanic laboratories and continuing development of advanced materials, we can be proud to prove our quality promise day by day.

Clinical evidence

Proven design and materials

Our knee arthroplasty systems have long clinical backgrounds with excellent clinical evidence. With more than 650,000 implantations worldwide we have more than 20 years of experience with the Columbus knee endoprosthesis.

We are proud to provide outstanding surgical outcomes for both the patient and surgeon.

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    Survival rate after 10 years [1]

AS Advanced Surface – multilayer coating for knee arthroplasty

Advanced Surface Technology

7 layers for protection

The AS Technology is a multilayer coating with a special ceramic surface. Compared to monolayer coatings it reaches fantastic results: It withstands extreme wear situations, is more efficient in metal ion reduction and reaches 45% less biofilm formation in comparison to non coated implants.

We are proud to be able to protect patients from wear and infection through our innovative coating.

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Navigation support

Achieve better results

OrthoPilot® Elite is based on innovative technology and 25 years of advancement. That combination takes standards of surgical precision to a new level. Today more than 1,500 surgeons world-wide use the OrthoPilot® navigation system in their daily routine. More than 300 studies have proven the effectiveness of the method.

We are proud to help you demonstrably achieve better results through our navigation system.

Two surgeons with OrthoPilot® Elite navigation support in the OR

AESCULAP® Columbus®

Two decades of success

Columbus® has comprehensive options to cover all bicondylar indications and intraoperative situations. With over 650,000 implantations in 43 countries all over the world it is our most established knee system. Well proven in 54 publications with 98% survival rate after 10 years in studies. [1]

20 years Columbus®. 20 years of excellent outcomes. We are proud of it.

Established quality

Discover our comprehensive product portfolio for knee arthroplasty

Columbus®

The interchangeable and anatomically-designed Columbus® Knee prosthesis offers proper physician choice and patient specificity. Columbus® has comprehensive options to cover all bicondylar indications and intraoperative situations. Discover universality – Discover individualityImplant to conserve or sacrifice the posterior cruciate ligamentFixed or rotating platformCemented or cementless with Plasmapore® (for AS version, the Plasmapore® coating is only available as custom made implant)Tibial Augmentation options and tibial stemsPE heights up to 20 mmExtensive size options with 14 femur sizes and 11 tibia sizesAS coated version for optimized wear and patients with metal allergy Discover mobility – Discover stabilityROM up to 140°Improved stability even in difficult ligament situationsTrochlea design supports natural patella tracking Discover quality – Discover innovationsGood clinical performanceNavigated or manual operating techniqueMinimally invasive or conventional operating techniqueWear results down to below 1 mg per million cycles acc. to ISO 14243Two decades of successWith over 650,000 implantations in 43 countries all over the world, Columbus® is our most established knee system. Well proven in 54 publications with 98% survival rate after 10 years in studies.[1] Fantastic results in the English, Australian and German national joint registry.[2-4]20 years Columbus®. 20 years of excellent outcomes. We are proud of it.

VEGA System®

The posterior stabilized VEGA Knee System was developed to fulfill the modern-day requirements of patient and surgeons for a modern knee implant system. The following objectives were considered in its design: Natural kinematics through a rollback and a pivotal motion around the medial condyleDuring flexion, the natural knee shows increased rollback of the femur on the lateral side while the femur rotates around the medial center.[1] The asymmetric cam design of VEGA facilitates this lateral rollback and medial rotation, and therefore enables a natural pivotal motion.[2] Stability even in high flexion Based on the design and the position of the PS box and post, the contact point of the box and post move distally with an increase of flexion. Therefore the increased jumping distance in flexion can reduce the subluxation risk. The synchronized contact surfaces between the articulating components maximize the bearing surface stress distribution in extension, reducing the risk of delamination. The high congruency between femur and tibia in extension as well as the line contact up to 160° of flexion stabilizes the patient’s movements and reduces wear. To reach higher varus-valgus stability a PS+ gliding surface with a mediolaterally wider PS post is available. Posterior inclination of the post design prevents anterior impingement with the extensor mechanism and increases resistance to dislocation. Soft tissue friendly and bone sparing implant design [2] Besides the reconstruction of natural kinematics, two attributes were in the foreground during the development of the VEGA Knee System. A soft tissue friendly design as well as the reduction of bone loss. 13 femur sizes, including standard and narrow sizes, and 11 tibial sizes, including standard and AP+ sizes, offer a wide range for a better bone fit regardless of gender, size, morphotype or race. Additionally, the VEGA System®’s narrow low-profile box helps to preserve bone and results in stable patellar tracking. A short tibial stem design as well as slim tibial wings support the bone sparing philosophy of VEGA. Furthermore the curved wing design facilitates a high rotational stability. Long-term performance through innovative materials  Advanced Surface: Wear is the number one reason for long-term knee replacement revisions.[3] To combat this issue, the AS coating can deliver up to a 65 % reduction in wear when compared to a CoCr prosthesis, as demonstrated in testing with other Aesculap knee designs. Furthermore, with the AS coating metal ion concentrations remain low and are below any biological threshold. This makes the AS coated implants an ideal solution for patients who are allergic to metal. The AS multilayer coating reduces the hardness from top to bottom in a gradient-like fashion, resulting in an improved elastic modulus. This makes it stable against mechanical stresses and strains.[4-7]Beta Polyethylene: All of Aesculap’s polyethylenes are sterilized under Beta radiation, which reduces oxidation, decelerates the aging process, and yields better wear rates.[8-10] Easy handling and precise results with the new generation of IQ instruments as well as the OrthoPilot® Navigation SystemPatient specific with OrthoPilot® NavigationUser-friendly with IQ Instruments

Aesculap OrthoTray®

The new Aesculap instrument storage system is designed to improve efficiency of the entire instrument cycle. This is possible due to the specially designed cleaning friendly IQ instrumentation which has been fully validated for us in the new washing and reprocessing system. The instruments can remain within the storage after the pre-cleaning for the entire preparation process. Work steps such as re-packaging of the instruments after the washing process, are omitted. Packaged in the Aesculap sterile container, Aesculap OrthoTray®s can be transported and stored maintaining sterility.

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[1] Lützner J, Beyer F, Lützner C, Tille E, Postler AE. A Novel Multilayer-Coating for Total Knee Arthroplasty Implants is Safe – 10-Year Results from a Randomized-Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty. 2022 Jul 31.

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