Summary
Total condylar knee system implant prosthesis. Manufactured by Dow Corning, USA in 1991.
Used for constructive knee surgery, the knee implant system consists of four parts made from metal and plastic.
Physical Description
Metal and teflon components of knee implant.
Significance
Example of contemporary medical prosthetics used in Victoria, Australia.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Dow Corning Australia Pty Ltd, by Feb 1991
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Manufacturer
Dow Corning Wright, 5677 Airline Road, Arlington, Tennessee, United States of America, 1991
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Overall Dimensions
13 cm (Length), 13 cm (Width), 3.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Healthcare & Medicine, Knees, Materials Science, Prostheses, Prosthetics