Enovis™ recently unveiled its Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR® Ankle). Recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval makes this product the first and only mobile bearing ankle system in the United States produced with e+™ Polyethylene in the United States. The e+™ Polyethylene insert contains the free radical-neutralizing antioxidant vitamin E; as a result, the material resists oxidation and maintains consistent wear rates and stable mechanical properties over time, and will offer improved durability, stability, and longevity. In contrast, other highly crosslinked polyethylenes are remelted during manufacturing to neutralize free radicals, a process that can reduce their mechanical strength by up to 12%.
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