The ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System replaces the diseased
surface of the femoral head and is designed to restore the normal anatomy and
biomechanical function of the hip joint.

The major advantage of the ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing System is its conservative
nature. By avoiding medullary canal intrusion, it preserves valuable femoral
bone stock, making it a bone-preserving alternative to total hip arthroplasty. A
2006 study published by Girard, J. et al. in the Journal of Bone
and Joint Surgery (British) concluded that a group of young patients with
femoral hemi-resurfacing were able to maintain a higher average activity level
versus a similar group of patients who received a total hip arthroplasty¹.
Results suggest that improved resurfacing results may be attributed to the
following:

• Reduced pain and quicker recovery time from hemi-resurfacing surgery
• Precision fitting of the hemi-resurfacing component to the size of the
  acetabulum

Key Features

• Traditional design with a cylindrical stem that extends beyond the shell
• Precise congruity between the prosthesis and the acetabular cartilage
• As-cast, high carbon/high carbide, CoCr substrate for wear resistance
• Highly polished bearing surface helps minimize wear of acetabulum
• Large range of femoral resurfacing heads in one millimeter increments to
  help produce a precise anatomical fit
• Press-fit and cemented resurfacing heads available in sizes 38mm-60mm
• Accurate and reproducible ReCap® instrumentation to simplify the
  surgical technique and reduce operating time

Metal-on-metal articulations date back to the 1950s and offer
a significant wear reduction compared with metal or ceramic-on-polyethylene
while offering potentially higher stability and range of motion. The M2a-Magnum™
is an ultra-high performance metal-on-metal articulation offering superior joint
mechanic restoration and full compatibility with Biomet’s clinically proven hip
stems. Unlike ceramic-on-ceramic or traditional metal-on-polyethylene bearings,
the M2a-Magnum™ Hip System offers the stability and ROM of a big ball (≥38mm) in
acetabulums as small as 44mm.

• 162 Degrees Range of Motion (ROM)
• 2.2 Centimeter Average “Hop Height” (Dislocation Resistance)
• 6 Neck Length Offsets (-6 through +9mm)
• Porous Plasma Spray (PPS(r)) Surface Coating
• Full Hemisphere Geometry w/4 sets paired fins
• Shell Sizes 44mm-66mm (2mm Increments)
• Head sizes 38mm-60mm (2mm Increments)

ReCap® Total Hip Resurfacing System- Clinical Trial

The Biomet® ReCap® Total Hip Resurfacing System clinical trial is approved by
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The purpose of this research study is to
determine the safety and effectiveness of a total resurfacing system utilizing a
ReCap® Femoral Resurfacing Component and an M2a-Magnum™ Acetabular Shell.

Click here for more information on the clinical trials for the ReCap® Total Hip
Resurfacing System.

ReCap® is a trademark of Biomet Manufacturing Corp.

Information by Dr. Gross

Recently, I have developed a fully porous coated femoral component with
Biomet Inc. (Uncemented ReCap). This component is FDA approved in the US for
femoral resurfacing. I have been using this together with the uncemented Magnum
acetabular component for uncemented total Hip Surface Replacement since April
2007. No other surgeons are yet using this device.

Dr. Gross
South Carolina Joint Replacement Center