The Metasul difference Metasul offers the promise of greater longevity than traditional hip implants. The Metasul System has a metal inlay inside the polyethylene insert. The body s natural synovial fluid lubricates the metal surfaces. Microscopic analyses have shown that even scratches are actually smoothed over by the gliding movements of the components. Rigorous testing has shown that Metasul's wear particles are so small that they cannot be measured using the same methods for measuring polyethylene wear particles.
Osteolysis is the major cause of implant failure.
As life expectancies continue to increase, so will the demand for long-lasting implants. Metasul is ready. Metasul is used with the Inter-Op TM and Allofit TM Acetabular Systems in the U.S. and is intended only for use with Metasul femoral heads and Sulzer Orthopedics femoral stems.