74 devices · GMDN 61006
A humeral stem extension prosthesis is a sterile, implantable component used in total shoulder replacements when a large portion of the humerus has been removed, such as after trauma or tumor resection. It attaches to the proximal end of the humeral stem and provides the extra length needed to connect to the humeral body, and it is made from metals like cobalt‑chrome‑molybdenum or titanium.
These extensions are supplied as part of a modular shoulder system and are configured intraoperatively by interlocking parts. Because they are implanted devices, they are subject to stringent medical device regulations, must be provided sterile, and are typically classified in higher risk categories that require thorough conformity assessment.
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