AGC® Total Knee System

Beginning with the AGC^®, and continuing with the Maxim® and Ascent™, Biomet's total knee systems have a rich clinical heritage. 

Design Rationale: Tibio-femoral articulation allows for full interchangeability between femoral and tibial components. The AGC^® Knee offers a one-piece molded tibial component with a durable cobalt chrome femoral component as well as modular capability.

History: Has been implanted since 1983 with 98% survivorship at 15 years. Several AGC studies have demonstrated these results. ^1,2,3

Indications: For use in total knee replacement when primary or posterior stabilized options are required. Unique Cam-and-Groove Posterior Stabilized AGC^® Knee allows a more stabilized option without additional bone removal or, standard P/S is also available.

Distinguishing Features: The AGC^® system boasts excellent results with titanium porous plasma spray and direct compression molded polyethylene. Instrumentation allows concise bone cuts and excellent component fit. 

¹ K. Knutson, S. Lewold. L. Lindgren, O. Robertson, "The Swedish Knee Arthroplasty Project: A Nationwide Multicenter Study of 34,000 Cases 1975-1992," Presented at the AAOS, New Orleans, LA, 1994.
² M.A. Ritter, J. Siliski, R. Worland, P.M. Faris, E.M. Keating, J.B. Meding, J.V. Helphinstine, "Flat-on-Flat, Non-Constrained, Compression Molded Polyethylene Total Knee Replacement: Ten Year Survival Analysis," Presented at the AAOS Knee Society Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1995.
³ M.A. Ritter, "17th Annual Current Concepts", Orlando, Fl, Dec. 8-11,1999.