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X3
Precisely engineered polyethylene
Our X3 polyethylene supports our total hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty solutions. X3’s patented manufacturing process of sequential crosslinking uses three separate gamma irradiation doses with an annealing step after each.
Precisely engineered polyethylene
Our patented process creates a polyethylene that is uniquely strong1,2 and intrinsically resistant to wear3 and oxidation4.
X3 Oxidative Stability video X3-ET-4
References:
- Fatigue Comparison of Various UHMWPE for Hip Applications. Stryker Internal Report #RD-12-049. May, 2012.
- Yau S, Wang A, Essner A, Manley M, Dumbleton J. Sequential Irradiation and Annealing of Highly Crosslinked Polyethylenes Resists oxidation without sacrificing Physical/Mechanical Properties. 51st Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Research Society. Poster No. 1670.
- Longaray et al. (2013). Fatigue and Wear Characterization of Various Contemporary Hip Bearing Materials. ORS Annual Meeting: Poster #1779.
- Stryker Test Report RD-09-006: Trident Poly Liner Range of Motion Analysis. March, 2009.
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