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Vitamin E-stabilized polyethylene improves longevity of bearings.(MPMD)(Brief article)
Advanced Materials & Processes, July, 2007
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Biomet Orthopedics recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market acetabular hip liners manufactured from E-Poly Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene. Vitamin E, a natural antioxidant, is expected to improve the longevity of the implant bearings used in total joint replacements.
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The E-Poly material was developed by combining the research of Massachusetts General Hospital with Biomet's expertise in polyethylene technology. In laboratory testing, E-Poly liners have demonstrated 95 to 99% less wear than the existing low ...
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