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ArCom XL

Using advanced second-generation processing, ArComXL® polyethylene builds on the long-standing clinical heritage of Biomet's proven ArCom® polyethylene.

ArComFeatures:

  • Higher wear resistance
  • Higher oxidative stability
  • Higher strength

A solid clinical heritage

ArComXL® poly demonstrates a 47-64% decrease in wear rate when compared to ArCom® polyethylene, which shows a 40% in-vivo wear reduction1, when compared to conventional polyethylene. In addition, ArComXL® poly offers a 30% increase in ultimate tensile strength over ArCom® poly, while showing no measurable oxidation under accelerated aging.2

ArCom® and ArComXL® are trademarks of Biomet Manufacturing Corp.

1 Head W. et al. Trans. The University of Virginia 5th Annual Arthroplasty Course. 2005
2 Data on file at Biomet. Bench test results not necessarily indicative of clinical performance.