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Ion-Join™

Enhanced Bone Cement Adhesion
  Ion-Join
   
Ion-Join™ is a low cost, reliable surface treatment that significantly enhances the bond strength of PMMA bone cement to UHMWPE and Ti/Co-Cr orthopedic alloys. This patented process strengthens fixation interfaces potentially leading to increased prosthetic joint life and stability.

Benefits

  • Provides significant increase in cement adhesion
  • Increases wettability
  • Preserves bulk mechanical properties
  • Biocompatible
  • Increases surface hardness

Representative Applications

  • UHMWPE tibial components
  • UHMWPE patella components
  • UHMWPE glenoid components
  • Knee prostheses
  • Shoulder implants
  • Hip prostheses
  • Elbow implants
  • Finger Joints

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