Status:

UNKNOWN

Analysis of Crosslinked and Conventional Polyethylene Explants

Lead Sponsor:

Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute

Collaborating Sponsors:

Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital

DePuy Orthopaedics

Conditions:

Osteoarthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

This retrospective study will investigate the changes that occur in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) implants that have been retrieved from joint replacement patients. Analysis techniq...

Detailed Description

For many years, gamma-irradiation in air was a common method for the terminal sterilization of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials used for joint replacement. A serendipitous by...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Retrieved total hip arthroplasty liners maintained by the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
  • Crosslinked or conventional liners terminally sterilized without gamma-irradiation

Exclusion

  • Liners terminally sterilized with gamma-irradiation

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2011

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01484002

Start Date

December 1 2011

End Date

December 1 2017

Last Update

January 24 2017

Active Locations (2)

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Orthopaedic Biomechanics and Biomaterials Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

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Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute

Alexandria, Virginia, United States, 22306