New report confirms Smith+Nephew's OXINIUM™ Technology is the best performing bearing surface at 20 years for total hip arthroplasty

Core Insights - Smith+Nephew's OXINIUM on highly cross-linked polyethylene demonstrates the highest survivorship rate of 94.1% over 20 years for total hip arthroplasty according to the AOANJRR report [1][2] - Multiple registries, including the Italian Registry and Dutch Arthroplasty Register, indicate that OXINIUM/XLPE has a 35% lower risk of revision at 10 years compared to other modular acetabular implants [2] - The unique manufacturing process of OXINIUM transforms the alloy into a ceramicised metal, providing superior performance benefits [2][3] Performance Evidence - The AOANJRR report corroborates findings from other registries, showing that bearing wear has been virtually eliminated as a cause of failure in hip replacements [2] - OXINIUM/XLPE exhibits significantly lower revision rates than metal on XLPE over a 20-year period [2] - The material composition of OXINIUM results in a 30x reduction in pro-inflammatory markers, eliminating the need for CMR substance declarations on labeling [3] Industry Impact - The findings from global registries provide compelling evidence for stakeholders, including payers, hospitals, and surgeons, regarding the reliability of OXINIUM technology [2] - Smith+Nephew's commitment to innovation in orthopedic technology is underscored by the performance of OXINIUM in joint replacement procedures [2][8] - The company aims to enhance patient outcomes through advanced materials and technologies in orthopedic applications [8][9]