NCB Periprosthetic Femur Plate Surgical Technique

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NCB®
Periprosthetic
Femur
Plate System
Surgical Technique

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Table of Contents
Introduction 4
System Features and Benefits

Indications and Contraindications

Periprosthetic Femur Fracture Classification

NCB Periprosthetic Plate Positioning and Screw Fixation

NCB Screw Insertion

Screw Insertion for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate – Surgical Technique

NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate – Surgical Technique

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate – Surgical Technique

NCB Bone Spacers (Optional)

NCB Blind Screw Inserts (Optional)

Tips and Tricks for the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System

Implant Removal

Product Information – Implants

Product Information – Instruments

Planning Aid

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Introduction

The NCB (Non-Contact Bridging) Periprosthetic Femur System is a line of polyaxial
locking plates designed for the treatment
of femur fractures, particularly periprosthetic femur fractures. It consists primarily
of a Proximal Femur Plate, a Distal Femur
Plate, and a Curved Femur Shaft Plate.

In addition to that a Trochanter Plate is
available to reattach the greater trochanter in combination with a Proximal
Femur Plate.

The NCB Periprosthetic Proximal and
Distal Femur Plates are wider in the
area of the prosthesis and have offset
holes that may allow bicortical screw
placement in the area of the prosthesis.

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate

NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate assembled with NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate (short)

NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

The labeling of the NCB Periprosthetic
Proximal and Distal Femur Plates corresponds with number of NCB Plate holes in
a specific way.

MIS Interface

Proximal Plates: the number of holes
according label text = the number of all
NCB screw holes distal to the MIS interface.

+3
+3

Distal Plates: the number of holes
according label text = the number of all
NCB screw holes proximal to the MIS interface

+3
+ ...

Example: 12 hole plate
= 2 x 3-hole pattern + 6.

9 holes

The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate is
available in two different sizes (different
width) whereas the height is the same.
Due to the anatomical shape of the proximal femur a left and right version is
offered.

left wide

left narrow

right narrow

right wide

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

The NCB System Technology allows for
polyaxial screw placement (30° cone)
with screw locking achieved through the
use of locking caps that are threaded into
the plate holes. The locking construct
allows for improved stability especially
in osteopenic bone. Before locking,
the screws can act as lag screws and
be used for fracture reduction; a benefit
which is not offered with standard
locking systems.

30°
NCB 30° Cone Polyaxiality

In the locked mode, the NCB Periprosthetic
Plate acts as an internal fixator without
contact between the plate and the bone
surface, which may reduce the risk of
periosteal blood supply impairment. This
Non-Contact Bridging concept can also be
controlled specifically through the use of
1, 2, or 3mm spacers, which are threaded
into the plate holes prior to plate insertion.

Non
contact

Angular stability with the NCB Locking Caps

Locking cap ∅ 8mm

Blind screw insert

NCB Non-Contact Bridging

Spacer 1 to 3mm

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
has a built in screw technology which
gives surgeons the ability to create a
fixed-angle construct while using familiar
plating techniques. The locking screw
heads contain male threads, while the
holes in the plates contain female
threads. This allows the screw head to be
threaded into the plate hole, locking the
screw into the plate. The heads are
designed to c reate a nearly flush profile
on the plate, which helps to decrease
soft tissue irritation.
The plate also allows anatomical reduction of the fracture fragments using standard cortical screws (non-locking).

Double-lead threads
(Double the shaft
thread pitch)

Shallow thread
profile compared to
traditional screws

Head and shaft
advance at same rate
into plate and bone

NOTE: If lag screw fixation is necessary
for any fragment, the lag screw must be
inserted before inserting locking screws
into that fragment.

The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
contains different hole types.
a) Hex Button holes: used to place Hex
Buttons in combination with cables
around the plate and the femoral bone.
b) Clearance holes for K-Wires: used for
preliminary fixation of the plates to the
bone.
c) Connection Screw holes: used to
assemble the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate to the NCB Periprosthetic
Proximal Femur Plate. Screws must be
tightened to 6Nm using the corresponding torque screwdriver (REF 02.00024.021).

d) 3.5mm Screw holes: used to place
Zimmer® Universal Locking System
(ULS) locking screws or cortical screws
(non-locking).
e) Clearance holes for NCB Screw holes:
used to place poly-axial locking screws
(NCB Screws) or blue NCB Cable Buttons
(REF 47-2232-060-01) in combination
with cables around the plate and
femoral bone.
Note: Do not use the gold NCB Locking
Plate Cable Button (REF 47-2232-06000) or Hex Button (REF 00-2232-002-35)
in any clearance holes for NCB screw
holes on the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate. If attaching cables, the
blue NCB Cable Button (REF 47-2232060-01) must be used in these holes
when the Trochanter plate is attached.
Using the wrong cable fixation option
increases the likelihood of disengagement of the button which can lead to
refracture or damage to the bone.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

The surgical technique is based on wellknown standard plate osteosynthesis
techniques, which give the surgeon
tactile feedback regarding bone quality
during drilling and tightening of the
screws. In addition, with the use of
locking caps the screws can be locked
and made angularly stable.
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
allows for extensive flexibility in the treatment of periprosthetic fractures. The
polyaxial NCB Plate technology, along
with the offset plate holes, may allow for
bicortical screw fixation around the stem
of the implanted prosthesis. In this way,
the surgeon can achieve better construct
stability than with cables with less
damage to the soft tissue. And because
of the Non-Contact Bridging concept, the
risk to the periosteal blood supply may
be reduced.
Additionally, fixation using cables and
cable buttons is possible for those cases
where bicortical screw fixation cannot be
achieved. Both techniques (locking
screws and cables) may also be combined. Blunt tip unicortical NCB Screws
are also available, creating a system
which offers comprehensive solutions for
these difficult fractures.

Bicortical screw anchorage
around the stem with NCB
Screws

Fixation using uni- and
bicortical screws,
as well as cables and
cable buttons

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

System Features and Benefits

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal and
Distal Femur Plates
Innovative Periprosthetic Plate Design
• Specific anatomical fit to the bone in
left and right designs
• Wide plate design in the periprosthetic
region to allow for bicortical screw
fixation around the prosthesis, and
narrow plate design on the rest of the
plate to minimize soft tissue disruption.
MIS Interface
• MIS interface, consisting of three
holes, allows for connection to
the Targeting Device. See surgical
technique REF 97-2370-010-00
for specific instructions.
Diagonal Three Hole Pattern
Diagonal three hole pattern allows for
more screw options:
• Off-set holes allow for easier screw
placement around the prosthesis and
stable bicortical screw fixation. The
holes accommodate 5.0mm NCB
Screws, and two types of 4.0mm NCB
Screws for use when there is minimal
bone around the prosthesis.
• The central holes can accommodate
threaded 5.0mm NCB Unicortical
Screws, threaded Cable Buttons and
Cables, when bicortical fixation cannot
be achieved.

Diagonal Three Hole
Pattern

Differently Shaped
Scallops

Differently Shaped Scallops
• Reduced and uniform plate stiffness.
• Better plate contouring across solid
cross-sections, away from holes.
Divergent Screw Alignment
• Increased pull-out resistance.
• Reduced risk of fracture due to linear
perforation of the bone.

Divergent Screw Alignment
(plate bottom side)

MIS Interface

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur Plate
Trochanter Plate Interface
Two threaded holes allow for connection
with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter
Plate to cover periprosthetic fractures in
the trochanteric area.

K-Wire Holes

K-Wire Holes
Two proximal k-wire holes and one distal
k-wire hole allow for easier preliminary
fixation.
Trochanter Plate
In combination with a Proximal Femur
Plate the Trochanter Plate offers usage of
ULS locking screws or cortical screws
(non-locking) to re-attach the greater trochanter.

Trochanter Plate Interface

Additional holes allow for usage of HEX
buttons to fix cables to the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate.
Short Proximal Femur Plate
One adjustment slot is added to this specific plate which allows for preliminary
fixation of the plate.

NCB Periprosthetic Distal
Femur Plate
95° Angled Distal Hole
The most distal central plate hole is angled at 95° to the plate shaft to allow
screw insertion parallel to the joint. This
can help reduce the fracture and may
facilitate realignment of the anatomic
axis of the femur.
K-Wire Holes
• One proximal k-wire hole aids in pre
liminary plate fixation to bone.
• Three Distal k-wire holes are parallel to
the most distal central plate hole to aid
in femoral realignment.

95° Angled Distal Hole

95° Angled Distal
K-Wire Holes

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate
Symmetric Design
One plate for left and right femurs due
to symmetric design.
Compression Slots
Two compression slots allow 1mm
of compression each.

Articulated Tension Device Hole

K-Wire Holes
Two k-wire holes at each end of the plate
allow easier preliminary plate fixation.
Articulated Tension Device Holes
One hole at each end of the plate allows
for connection of the Articulated Tension
Device to achieve additional compression,
if needed.

K-Wire Holes
Compression Slots

Articulated Tension Device Hole

NCB Periprosthetic Femur
System
Broad Screw Options
Six different NCB Screw types and two
different 3.5mm ULS locking screws
and cortical screws (only for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate) are offered
with the NCB Periprosthetic Femur
System, to allow both bicortical and
unicortical fixation.

Broad Screw Options

∅ mm

Description

5
NCB Screws

NCB Unicortical Screws

NCB Cancellous Screws

NCB Screws

NCB Screws, Deep Thread

3.5

ULS Locking Screw

3.5

Cortical Screw

NCB MotionLoc® Screws

Specific Instruments for Periprosthetic
Fractures
Slightly oversized drill bits and drill guides
are offered with the NCB Periprosthetic
Femur System, to reduce the risk of cracks
in the cement mantle when placing
screws around a cemented prosthesis.

NCB Instruments for overdrilling into cement

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Cable Fixation Options
The following products from the Zimmer®
Cable-Ready® Cable Grip
System are compatible with the NCB
Periprosthetic Femur System:
See data sheet REF 97-2232-015-00 for
more specific instructions.

NCB Locking Plate
Cable Button, 2.5mm, Hex Drive

Hex Button, 3.5mm

Cable Assembly Cerclage,
1.8mm

• Sterile
• Material: Ti6Al4V

• Sterile
• Material: C.P. Titanium

• Sterile
• Material: CoCr

REF 47-2232-060-00 Color: Gold*
REF 47-2232-060-01 Color: Blue

REF 00-2232-002-35

REF 00-2232-002-28
REF 00-2232-004-18

Application
This Cable Button is threaded
directly into the NCB Plate hole to
provide a positioning point for
the Cable
Instructions
To insert, use the 2.5mm hex
screwdriver to thread the cable
button in to the plate hole. Do not
fully tighten to allow the slots in
the button to align with the cable.

Application
This Hex Button fits into the
standard hex in the screw head
(3.5mm hex). Therefore, it can
be inserted into the NCB Screw
head, or into the NCB Locking
Cap or directly into the specific
holes of the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate.

To remove, use 2.5mm hex
screwdriver to unthread the cable
button from the plate hole.

Note
If adding cables to the NCB screw holes of the NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter plate, ensure that only the
compatible blue NCB Cable Button (REF 47-2232-060-01)
is used. See page 7 for details.

Cable Fixation with
Cable Button

Cable Fixation Options

* Not available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Cable Fixation Options
(NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate)

Cable Fixation with
Hex Button

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Indications and Contraindications
Indications
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur Polyaxial
Locking Plate System is indicated for
temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of
long bones, including:

• Periprosthetic fractures
• Comminuted fractures
• Supracondylar fractures
• Fractures in osteopenic bone
• Nonunions
• Malunions

The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate when used in combination with…

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate,
short (Length = 115mm) is indicated for
temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the
greater trochanter.

NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plates (Length = 245mm, 285mm,
324mm, 363mm, 401mm) is indicated
for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of fractures and osteotomies of the
proximal femur.

In addition, both combinations are indicated for:
• Re-attachment of the greater trochanter following osteotomy in THA
• Re-attachment of the greater trochanter following fracture of greater trochanter
• Periprosthetic fractures
• Comminuted fractures
• Fractures in osteopenic bone
• Nonunions
• Malunions

Contraindications
• All concomitant diseases that may
impair the fixation of the implant and/
or the success of the intervention
• Lack of bone substance or poor bone
quality which makes stable seating of
the implant impossible
• Acute or chronic, local or systemic
infections

• Allergy to the implanted materials
• Severe muscular, neural or vascular
diseases that endanger the extremities involved
• Loose prosthesis, which requires
immediate revision

• If the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter
Plate is used in combination with the
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plate short (Length=115mm), Femoral
Neck Fracture is a contraindication as
well

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Periprosthetic Femur Fracture Classification

Comprehensive classification systems
for periprosthetic femur fractures are
the Vancouver classification for fractures
following Total Hip Arthoplastly (THA),
and the Lewis and Rorabeck Classifi
cation for fractures following a Total
Knee Arthoplastly (TKA).

Vancouver Classification

Fractures around Hip Implants
According to the Vancouver classifications, Type B1 (fracture located around
the tip of the hip prosthesis) and
Type C periprosthetic fractures (fracture
located well below the tip of the hip
prosthesis), both with a stable implant,
may be treated with ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation). For such fractures,
either the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur Plate or the NCB Curved Femur
Shaft Plate may be used.

Vancouver Classification
Type A Fracture: occurs at the proximal
part of the femur with displacement of
the greater trochanter or lesser trochanter

Type A

Type B1

Type B1 Fracture: occurs around or just
distal to a well-fixed femoral stem
Type B2 Fracture: occurs around or
just distal to a loose femoral stem with
adequate proximal bone
Type B3 Fracture: occurs around or
just distal to a loose femoral stem with
poor proximal bone stock
Type C Fracture: occurs well distal to
the stem tip

Type C

Type B2

Type B3

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Fractures around Knee Implants

Lewis and Rorabeck Classification

Periprosthetic femoral fractures following
a TKA which are usually treated with
ORIF are Type II fractures of the Lewis
and Rorabeck Classification (displaced
fractures where the knee prosthesis
is intact). For such fractures the NCB
Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate may be
used.
Lewis and Rorabeck Classification
Type I Fracture: Non-displaced fracture.
Prosthesis intact

Type I

Type II Fracture: Displaced fracture.
Prosthesis intact
Type III Fracture: Non-displaced or displaced fracture. Prosthesis loose or failing

Type II

Type III

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Periprosthetic Plate Positioning and Screw Fixation
Recommended NCB Periprosthetic
Plate Positioning
• Ensure that the length of the NCB
Periprosthetic Proximal Femur or Distal
Femur Plate allows for screw placement
around the existing prosthesis along
the diagonal three hole pattern in the
widest area of the plate.

• The widest part of the plate should be
placed on the fracture site. Do not place
the narrow part of the plate over the
fracture site.

Transition

Narrow plate design

Wide plate design: Location of the periprosthetic fracture

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate and fracture location

Transition

Wide plate design: Location of the periprosthetic fracture
NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate and fracture location

Narrow plate design

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Recommended NCB Screw
Fixation
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
offers five different types of polyaxial
locking screws, four of them are designed
for bicortical purchase, and one of them
is designed for unicortical purchase.
In addition, Ø5.0mm Zimmer MotionLoc
Screws are also compatible with the NCB
Periprosthetic Femur System and have a
more specific instruction in the Surgical
Technique (REF: 97-3161-004-00).

Recommended NCB Screw usage for NCB
Periprosthetic Proximal Femur and Distal
Femur Plates:
• Use two bicortical 5.0mm NCB Screws
close to the fracture on each side of the
fracture.
• Wherever possible, use 5.0mm bicortical NCB Screws. For thin cortical bone
near the prosthesis, the 4.0mm NCB
Screws may be used.

Note: the 4.0mm NCB Screws, deep
thread are only recommended for use
around the implanted prosthesis when
the cortical wall is too thin to use even
with the 4.0mm NCB Screws. They are
not r ecommended for use near the
fracture site.
The 4.0mm NCB Screws, Deep Thread
have a smaller core diameter than the
4.0mm NCB Screws (2.9mm versus
3.4mm), which allows for a more
aggressive thread design for improved
anchorage in thin bone. Furthermore,
as the core diameter is smaller, less bone
is removed during drilling and screw
insertion.

NCB Screws – Bicortical
Screw Type

Unicortical

Cortical
5mm

Cortical
4mm

Cortical
4mm Deep Thread

Cancellous
Partially threaded

Cortical
Blunt Tip

5mm

4mm

5mm

Core ∅

4.4mm

3.4mm

2.9mm

4.4mm

Length

22–100mm

20–65mm

50–100mm

10–20mm

02.03150.xxx
02.02150.xxx

02.03155.xxx
02.02155.xxx

02.03154.xxx
02.02154.xxx

02.03152.xxx
02.02152.xxx

02.03151.xxx
02.02151.xxx

Close to the fracture
area, in the shaft
area, or where there is
no risk of hitting the
prosthesis

Away from the fracture
area to achieve bicortical fixation around the
prosthesis

Away from the fracture
area to achieve bicortical fixation around
the prosthesis when
fixation even with the
4.0mm cortical
standard screws is
impossible

Metaphyseal area of the
Distal Femur

For use when
bicortical fixation
cannot be achieved

4.3 / 4.5mm

3.3 / 3.5mm

3.0mm

2.5mm

4.3 / 4.5mm

02.00024.002
02.00024.330*

02.00024.118
02.00024.325*

02.00024.301
–

103.25.180
–

02.00024.002
02.00024.330*

Tap REF

02.00024.341

02.00024.340

02.00024.305

–

02.00024.341

Drill Guide REF

02.00024.011
02.00024.331

02.00024.111
02.00024.326

02.00024.310
–

02.00024.010
–

02.00024.011
02.00024.331

Outer ∅

REF
REF Sterile
Application

Drill Bit ∅
Drill Bit REF

NCB Screw portfolio for the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System

* Titanium nitride coated drill bits for drilling into the cement mantle

Warning
If only unicortical
screws are used,
the use of cables is
required

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Recommended Screw Fixation
for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter
Plate
The NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
offers two additional types of screws to
be used with the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate, ULS locking screw and
cortical screw (non-locking).

Recommended Screw usage for NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates:
• Use at least three 3.5mm screws
placing them both anterior and posterior
to the prosthesis.
• If using two 3.5mm screws in the
most proximal holes to secure
the t rochanteric fragment, add two
additional screws distally.
• Screws should be placed through
fracture zone, or osteotomy gap.

FOR EMEA (Europe, Midle East, and Africa) ONLY:
Instead of using the
3.5mm cortical screws from the ULS system
(00-4935-xxx-35) standard 3.5mm cortical
screws (02.03131.xxx) can be implanted as
well.
ULS Screws

Cortical Screws (FOR EMEA ONLY)

Locking
3.5mm

Cortical
3.5mm

Outer ∅

3.5mm

Core ∅

2.7mm

2.4mm

Length

12–60mm*

12–60mm**

12–60mm

00-2369-xxx-35
47-2369-xxx-35

00-4935-xxx-01
47-4935-xxx-01

02.03131.xxx
—

Trochanteric area in
locked mode

Trochanteric area in
non-locked mode

2.7mm

2.5mm

Drill Bit REF

00-2360-205-27

00-4807-180-25

Tap REF

00-2360-153-35

00-4811-110-35

Drill Guide REF

00-2360-020-27

00-4808-035-01

Screw Type

REF
REF Sterile
Application

Drill Bit ∅

Screw portfolio for the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
(Trochanter Plate)

* Longer sizes (60mm – 90mm, 5mm steps) are available upon request sterile packed
** Longer sizes (60mm – 95mm, 5mm steps) are available upon request sterile packed

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Standard NCB Screw Fixation

1.
Shows a standard NCB Plate used in a non periprosthetic fracture.
Recommended NCB Periprosthetic Screw Fixation

Standard NCB Screw Fixation

Indicates recommended NCB Screw fixation for the NCB Periprosthetic Plate in periprosthetic fractures. Bicortical screw fixation
with at least four NCB Screws is recommended along the diagonal three hole pattern in the widest section of the plate. Place
screws both anterior and posterior to the prosthesis.
Warning: Do not insert three screws in one diagonal three hole pattern, because it creates a stress riser in the bone.
When no prosthesis is present beneath the plate standard NCB Screw fixation can be applied.
Note: To prevent thread stripping and allow for adequate bone purchase, pass screws as centrally through the bone as possible.
In addition, irrigation may be used during drilling to help p
revent thermal necrosis.

Alternative NCB Periprosthetic Screw Fixation

Standard NCB Screw Fixation

3.
Demonstrates a situation where four bicortical NCB Screws cannot be placed along the diagonal three hole pattern in the wide
part of the plate. To ensure s table fracture fixation, the use of one or two divergent 5.0mm NCB Unicortical Screws is recommended. If only one bicortical screw can be placed in the offset holes of a given diagonal three hole pattern, place one 5.0mm
NCB Unicortical Screw in the c entral hole of that three-hole pattern.
Standard NCB Screw Fixation

Alternative NCB Periprosthetic Screw Fixation with Cable

4.
Demonstrates a situation where a threaded cable button and cable are used as an optional fixation method, when additional fixation is required.
NCB Screw ∅ 5mm
NCB Screw ∅ 5 or 4mm, or
NCB Screw ∅ 4mm, Deep Thread
NCB Unicortical Screw ∅ 5mm
Cable Ready Cable-Button and Cable
Recommended NCB Screw fixation
for the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur and Distal Femur Plates

Warning: Do not insert three screws in one
diagonal three hole pattern, because it creates
a stress riser in the bone.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Screw Insertion
For All Types of NCB Screws and
NCB Locking Caps

NCB Screw ∅ 5.0mm

NCB Unicortical Screw ∅ 5.0mm

1. To insert a 5.0mm NCB Screw
(REF 02.03150.xxx) use the 4.3mm
NCB Drill Guide (REF 02.00024.011)
and drill with the 4.3mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.002).

Warning: If only unicortical screws are
used, the use of cables is required.

• Do not hit the prosthesis
with the tip of the drill, tap or screw.
• Take care to avoid collision of the
screws by choosing the appropriate
plate holes and screw lengths.
• Press the NCB Drill Guide into the plate
hole perpendicular to the plate and
then tilt it in the preferred direction.
The drill guide needs to be in constant
contact with the bottom ring of the
hole. The guide limits the angulation to
15° from the perpendicular axis of the
plate or a cone of 30° for placing a
locked NCB Screw. Always use the drill
guide since it prevents selection of an
excessive screw angle and failure of
subsequent locking.
• Screws may be inserted under power
but should be final tightened by hand
only.
• Lock the construct, insert and
tighten the NCB Locking Caps
(REF 02.03150.300) by using the NCB
Torque Limiting Screwdriver, 6Nm
(REF 02.00024.021) until a click sound
is heard. Make sure the screwdriver
is not tilted during its usage. If the
driver is tilted, it could damage the
hex drive and might complicate the
extraction of the implants.

For Zimmer MotionLoc Screws
See surgical technique REF 97-3161-004-00
for more specific instructions.

In case of hard cortical bone or the
presence of a cement mantle, tap the
cortex with the 5.0mm NCB Tap
(REF 02.00024.341). Remove the
4.3mm NCB Drill Guide before using
the NCB Tap.
Note: The 4.3mm drill bit can drill a
maximum of 105mm deep when used
with the drill guide. If a longer screw is
needed, remove the drill guide and drill
the additional depth free hand.
Note: Inserting screws in the presence of
a cement mantle can cause cracks, which
may cause loosening of the prosthesis.
Overdrilling by using a drill bit of a
slightly larger diameter (0.2mm) may
reduce cracking in the cement mantle
during screw insertion. Instead of the
4.3mm drill bit, use the 4.5mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.330) and its corresponding
drill guide (REF 02.00024.331).1
2. Use the NCB Measuring Device
(REF 02.00024.005) to determine the
appropriate screw length and insert
the NCB Screw using the NCB Hexagonal
Screwdriver (REF 02.00024.023) or
screwdriver shaft (REF 02.00024.024).
3. To lock the construct, insert the NCB
Locking Caps (REF 02.03150.300) as
described at the beginning of this section.

1. To insert a 5.0mm NCB Unicortical
Screw (REF 02.03151.0xx) use
the 4.3mm NCB Drill Guide
(REF 02.00024.011) and drill with the
4.3mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.002).
In case of hard cortical bone or the
presence of cement mantle, tap the
cortex with the 5.0mm NCB Tap
(REF 02.00024.341). Remove the
4.3mm NCB Drill Guide before using
the NCB Tap.
Note: Inserting screws in the presence of
a cement mantle can cause cracks,
which may cause loosening of the
prosthesis. Overdrilling by using a drill bit
of a slightly larger diameter (0.2mm) may
reduce cracking in the cement mantle
during screw insertion. Instead of the
4.3mm drill bit, use the 4.5mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.330) and its corresponding
drill guide (REF 02.00024.331).2
2. Use the NCB Measuring Device
(REF 02.00024.005) to determine the
appropriate screw length and
insert the NCB Unicortical Screw using
the NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver
(REF 02.00024.023).
Note: When using the NCB Measuring
Device to measure the length of the NCB
Unicortical Screw needed, the device will
not hook the far cortex of the bone. Use
the screw length measured. Do not use a
longer screw.
3. To lock the construct, insert the NCB
Locking Caps (REF 02.03150.300) as
described at the beginning of this section.

1, 2

J. Kampshoff et al.: The treatment of periprosthetic fractures with locking
plates: effect of drill and screw type on cement mantles: a biomechanical
analysis, Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Springer, March 2009.

Drilling of the locking
holes

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Cancellous Screw ∅ 5.0mm

NCB Screw ∅ 4.0mm

NCB Screw ∅ 4.0mm,
Deep Thread

1. To insert a 5.0mm NCB Cancellous
Screw (REF 02.03152.xxx) use the NCB
2.5mm Drill Guide (REF 02.00024.010)
and use the 2.5mm drill bit
(REF 103.25.180).

1. To insert a 4.0mm NCB Screw
(REF 02.03155.0xx) use the 3.3mm
NCB Drill Guide (REF 02.00024.111)
and drill with the 3.3mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.118).

1. To insert a 4.0mm NCB Screw, Deep
Thread (REF 02.03154.0xx) use the
3.0mm NCB Drill Guide (REF 02.00024.310)
and drill with the 3.0mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.301).

In case of hard cortical bone drill the
cortex with a 4.3mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.002) by using the 4.3mm
NCB Drill Guide (REF 02.00024.011).

In case of hard cortical bone or the
presence of the cement mantle, tap the
cortex with the 4.0mm NCB Tap
(REF 02.00024.340). Remove the 3.3mm
NCB Drill Guide before using the NCB Tap.

In case of hard cortical bone or the presence of the cement mantle, tap the cortex
with the 4.0mm NCB Tap, Deep Thread
(REF 02.00024.305). Remove the 3.0mm
NCB Drill Guide before using the NCB Tap.

Note: Inserting screws in the presence
of a cement mantle can cause cracks,
which may cause loosening of the prosthesis. Overdrilling by using a drill bit
of a slightly larger diameter (0.2mm) may
reduce cracking in the cement mantle
during screw insertion. Instead of the
3.3mm drill bit, use the 3.5mm drill bit
(REF 02.00024.325) and its corresponding
drill guide (REF 02.00024.326).1

2. Use the NCB Measuring Device
(REF 02.00024.005) to determine the
appropriate screw length and insert the
NCB Screw, Deep Thread using the NCB
Hexagonal Screwdriver (REF 02.00024.023)
or screwdriver shaft (REF 02.00024.024).

Note: Use the 5.0mm NCB Cancellous
Screws only in cancellous bone.
Note: The 2.5mm drill bit can drill a
maximum of 90mm deep when used
with the drill guide. If a longer screw
is needed, remove the drill guide and
drill the additional depth free hand.
2. Use the NCB Measuring Device
(REF 02.00024.005) to determine the
appropriate screw length and insert
the NCB Cancellous Screw using the
NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver
(REF 02.00024.023) or screwdriver
shaft (REF 02.00024.024).
Cancellous screws are partially threaded
and can be used as lag screws to reduce
the fracture and obtain close contact
between the plate and the bone.
3. To lock the construct, insert the
NCB Locking Caps (REF 02.03150.300) as
described at the beginning of this section.

2. Use the NCB Measuring Device
(REF 02.00024.005) to determine the
appropriate screw length and insert
the NCB Screw using the NCB Hexagonal
Screwdriver (REF 02.00024.023) or
screwdriver shaft (REF 02.00024.024).
3. To lock the construct, insert the NCB
Locking Caps (REF 02.03150.300) as
described at the beginning of this section.

3. To lock the construct, insert the NCB
Locking Caps (REF 02.03150.300) as
described at the beginning of this section.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Screw Insertion for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
For All Types of 3.5mm Screws

ULS Locking Screw ∅ 3.5mm

Cortical Screw ∅ 3.5mm

• Do not hit the prosthesis with the tip of
the drill, tap or screw.

1. To insert a 3.5mm ULS locking screw
(REF 00-2369-xxx-35 / 47-2369-xxx-35)
thread a Standard Drill Cannula 2.7mm
(REF 00-2360-020-27) into the plate hole
where you plan to place the first locking
screw.

1. To insert a 3.5mm cortical screw
(REF 00-4935-xxx-01 / 47-4935-xxx-01
or 02.03131.0xx) use the Double Drill
Sleeve (REF 00-4808-035-01) and the
2.5mm Drill Bit (REF 00-4807-180-25).
In case of hard cortical bone or
the presence of a cement mantle, tap
the cortex with the 3.5mm Tap
(REF 00-4811-110-35). Remove the Double
Drill Sleeve before using the Tap.

• Take care to avoid collision of the
screws by choosing the appropriate
plate holes and screw lengths.
• Screws may be inserted under power
but should be final tightened by hand
only to avoid crossthreading of the
screw in the plate hole or breakage of
the screw or driver.

2. Insert the 2.7mm Drill Bit (REF
00-2360-205-27) through the cannula
and drill to the appropriate depth. In case
of hard cortical bone or the presence of
a cement mantle, tap the cortex with the
3.5mm Tap (REF 00-2360-153-35).
Remove the cannula and the drill bit
before using the Tap.
3. Use the Depth Gauge (REF 00-2360040-35 for screws up to 60mm to determine the appropriate screw length and
insert the ULS screws using the Small Hex
Screwdriver (REF 00-4812-035-00) or HEX
Screwdriver Shaft (REF 00-2360-165-25).
4. Make sure that all locking screws are
securely tightened before closing.

2. Use the Depth Gauge (REF 00-4810002-01) for screws up to 60mm to determine the appropriate screw length and
insert the cortical screws using the Small
Hex Screwdriver (REF 00-4812-035-00) or
HEX Screwdriver Shaft (REF 00-2360-16525).
• While inserting the first cortical screw
be careful not to tilt the plate.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate – Surgical Technique
Preoperative Planning and
Patient Positioning
Preoperative Planning
Preoperative planning with adequate
x-rays and x-ray templates for the
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plate (Lit 06.02024.000) and the
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
(Lit 06.02262.000) is strongly recommended. If necessary, use CT scans
if osteolysis is present.

Patient Positioning
Lay the patient in the lateral position or
the supine position on a radiolucent
table. Support the knee, but allow the leg
to move freely.

This allows determination of the proper
plate length, and the appropriate type
and position of screws, particularly in the
presence of a hip prosthesis to prevent
any interference with the hip stem.

50 cm

5 cm

NCB Screw

10 cm

Polyax
iality

15 cm

30°
20 cm

NCB Screw

45 cm

NCB Screw

Deep

25 cm

30 cm

Thread
4 mm

4 mm

NCB Unicor

tical Screw

NCB Cance
llous Screw
5 mm

40 cm

5 mm
NCB Screw
1
2

5 mm

35 cm

4
4

30 cm

Determine which prosthesis has been implanted by studying the x-rays, or using
the previous surgeon’s operative notes to
be prepared in case of revision, and
assess the stability of the prosthesis. If
the prosthesis is loose, the surgical plan
may change to include revision.

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25 cm

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Patient in the lateral position

If intra-op fluoro is to be used, ensure
the fluoro machine is not blocked
by radiopaque bars of the operating
table.

Patient in the supine position

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Incision and Intra-operative
Planning

Incision

Note: Check to see if the prosthesis is
loose before reduction. If the prosthesis
is loose, revision may be indicated.
Incision
Make the incision using the lateral
subvastus approach or incorporate the
existing incision, if applicable.
Avoid excessive stripping of the soft
tissue and keep the periosteum intact.

Excessive stripping of the soft
tissue avoided and periosteum
kept intact

Intra-operative Planning
Take complete x-rays of the femur in
the A/P and lateral views, occasional
if necessary in the contra-lateral view to
determine the length of the prosthesis,
as well as the correct plate length
to be implanted. Please refer to pages
14–16.

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur Plate Provisional used
for intra-operative planning
(optional)

Note: The prosthesis length as well as the
fracture location determines the plate
length selected, with the length of the
patient’s bone as a secondary guide.
If the length of the prosthesis is
between two plate sizes, choose the
longer one.
If desired, the NCB Periprosthetic
Proximal Femur Plate Provisionals
(REF 02.00024.35x) can be used to
determine the suitable implant length.
Provisionals are semi radiolucent
and intended to be used in the open
technique.
Each provisional represents the implant
sizes it is labeled for e.g. 12 holes. To
use the provisional for the next shorter
implant size (e.g. 9 hole plate), two
square holes are included:
– the proximal square hole indicates the
end of the periprosthetic zone
– the distal square hole indicates the
most distal NCB Plate hole of the next
shorter implant size.
For every size of the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter plate a specific provisional is
provided.
Warning: Do not implant or bend the
provisional.

9 hole plate

Provisional

12 hole plate

Next shorter
implant size

End of
periprosthetic zone
Square holes are included
to indicate the next
shorter implant size

Most distal NCB Screw hole

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Reduction and Preliminary
Fixation
Reduce the fracture prior to inserting
the plate. Bone fragments can be secured
with 2.0mm k-wires (REF 290.20.280)
or clamps such as pointed reduction
forceps. Ensure that preliminary fixation
devices do not interfere with the future
location of the plate and screws, or with
the prosthesis.

Insertion of the NCB
Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plate
Lift the vastus lateralis’ origin with an
“L” shaped incision and insert the
appropriate left or right NCB Periprosthe
tic Proximal Femur plate just below the
vastus tubercle until you achieve good
contact with the bone. Make sure that the
plate is on bone distally as well.
If using the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter
Plate in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate make sure
that the two plates are assembled prior to
insertion. Use the NCB DF Torque Screwdriver 6Nm (REF 02.00024.021) to screw in
the two Connection Screws which come
pre-assembled with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate.

Assembling the NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
with the NCB Periprosthetic
Proximal Femur Plate using the
NCB DF Torque Screwdriver 6Nm.

Note: Do not use the NCB Periprosthetic
Proximal Femur Plate short or the NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate as standalone implants! The NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter always needs to be assembled
with a NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plate.
If small bone fragments are present in the
trochanteric region the use of additional
cable osteosynthesis is recommended.
A HEX button can be used in the nonthreaded holes of the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate to guide the cable over
the plate.
Surgical Technique Tip: For additional
stability a cable can be used through the
two most proximal holes (foreseen for
HEX buttons) in the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate. Leave the cable loose on
the proximal side to have space for the
two proximal 3.5mm screws. After inserting the screws the cable can be placed
around the femoral neck / shaft and tightened.

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur Plate positioned and
temporarily fixed proximally
and distally with 2.0mm
k-wires

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Center the plate on the bone shaft in
the lateral view. Ensure the distal end
of the plate does not lift off the bone
anteriorly or posteriorly which can cause
post-op pain.
Temporarily fix the plate with 2.0mm
k-wires (REF 290.20.280) proximally
and distally.
Note: The NCB Periprosthetic Proximal
Femur Plate is anatomically shaped.
If additional contouring is required,
use the Bending Press Inserts
(REF 02.00024.315/6) and the
corresponding Bending Press
(REF 100.06.010).
Be aware that bending the plate may
decrease its fatigue strength. Furthermore, the locking mechanism of the NCB
hole may be damaged and, therefore,
may no longer function. Do not use a
hole that has been altered by contouring
for locking. If the plate is bent, the MIS
guide cannot be used.
Note: Do not bend the NCB Periprosthetic
Femur Plate proximal to the MIS interface
or the adjustment slot (short NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate) when
used in combination with the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, because it
will compromise the attachment between
the two plates.
Note: Do not bend the NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate.

Correct orientation of the
concave Bending Press
insert: with the word “TOP”
etched on the top of the
insert

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the NCB Screws
(without NCB Periprosthetic
Trochanter Plate)
The actual configuration should always
be determined based on the fracture
type and bone quality. For screw
selection and the surgical procedure
on how to insert a NCB Screw, please
refer to pages 17–21.
Note: Ensure that existing other medical
devices and their fixation and/or
anchorage elements are not affected or
damaged by drill bits, taps, or screws.

Insertion of the NCB Screws Proximally
1. Insert a NCB Screw into one of the two
most proximal plate holes.
Note: The screw selection should be
considered with respect to the thickness
of the cortex. For thin cortex, start by
drilling a pilot hole for a 4.0mm NCB
Screw, and subsequently enlarge it for a
5.0mm NCB Screw, if space permits.
Note: Do not fully tighten the first screw
as it may tilt the plate.
2. Insert the second NCB Screw in the
next proximal screw hole of the plate.
After the second screw is inserted in the
proximal screw hole, then both screws
can be tightened.
Note: Screws should not be locked until
the distal fragment has been fixed.

First NCB Screw inserted
in one of the two most proximal plate holes
Second NCB Screw inserted
in the opposite most
proximal screw hole of the
plate

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the NCB Screws along
the Shaft
3. Insert the third NCB Screw anterior or
posterior to the prosthesis in a diagonal
three hole pattern along the femur shaft
and proximal to the fracture.
4. Insert the fourth NCB Screw in the
opposite hole of the same diagonal
three hole pattern, creating a grip
around the prosthesis.
Note: Bicortical screw fixation of at
least four screws alternating anterior
and posterior to the prosthesis is
recommended.
If there is not enough cortex for two
bicortical screws around the prosthesis
in the same diagonal three hole pattern,
insert one screw bicortically and one
5.0mm NCB Unicortical Screw in the
central hole, to provide stability.

Third NCB Screw inserted
anterior or posterior to
the prosthesis in a diagonal
three hole pattern along
the femur shaft and proximal
to the fracture
Fourth NCB Screw inserted
in the opposite hole of
the same diagonal three
hole pattern, creating a grip
around the prosthesis

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the NCB Screws Distally
Insert at least three bicortical NCB
Screws distal to the fracture area and to
the prosthesis.

At least three bicortical NCB
Screws inserted distal
to the fracture area and to the
prosthesis

Insertion of additional NCB Screws
Insert additional NCB Screws as
necessary to provide optimal fixation
and remove the k-wires.
If screws are not enough, cables can
be added.

Final View
Additional NCB Screws
inserted as necessary to
provide optimal fixation
and k-wires are removed

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the NCB/ULS or
cortical Screws (with NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate)
The actual configuration should always
be determined based on the fracture
type and bone quality. For screw
selection and the surgical procedure
on how to insert a NCB, ULS or cortical
Screw, please refer to pages 18–22.
Note: Ensure that existing other medical
devices and their fixation and/or
anchorage elements are not affected or
damaged by drill bits, taps, or screws.

Insertion of the NCB Screws Proximally
1. Insert an NCB Screw into one of the
two most proximal plate holes.
Note: The screw selection should be
considered with respect to the thickness
of the cortex. For thin cortex, start by
drilling a pilot hole for a 4.0mm NCB
Screw, and subsequently enlarge it for a
5.0mm NCB Screw, if space permits.
Note: Do not fully tighten the first screw
as it may tilt the plate.
2. Insert the second NCB Screw in the
next proximal screw hole of the plate.
After the second screw is inserted in the
proximal screw hole, then both screws
can be tightened.

First NCB Screw inserted
in one of the two most proximal plate holes
Second NCB Screw inserted
in the opposite most
proximal screw hole of the
plate

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Note: Screws should not be locked until
the distal fragment has been fixed.

Note: Bicortical screw fixation of at
least four screws alternating anterior
and posterior to the prosthesis is recommended.
If there is not enough cortex for two
bicortical screws around the prosthesis in
the same diagonal three hole pattern,
insert one screw bicortically and one
5.0mm NCB Unicortical Screw in the
central hole, to provide stability.

Insertion of the NCB Screws Distally
Insert at least three bicortical NCB
Screws distal to the fracture area and to
the prosthesis.

Insertion of additional NCB Screws
Insert additional NCB Screws as
necessary to provide optimal fixation
and remove the k-wires.
If screws are not enough, cables can
be added.
See page 12 for cable fixation options
and instructions.
Note: If adding cables to the NCB screw
holes of the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter plate, ensure that only the compatible
blue NCB Cable Button (REF 47-2232060-01) is used. See page 7 for details.

At least three bicortical NCB
Screws inserted distal
to the fracture area and to the
prosthesis

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the ULS Screws or cortical
screws into the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
1. Insert a 3.5mm screw (locking or nonlocking) into one of the two most proximal screw holes of the plate.
2. Insert the second 3.5mm screw (locking or non-locking) in the next proximal
screw hole of the Trochanter Plate.
3. Insert additional 3.5mm screws on the
anterior or posterior side of the NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate if necessary.
4. Place additional screws close to the
fracture zone.
Surgical Technique Tip: If you are using a
Cable, tighten the cable before placing
additional 3.5mm screws in NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate.

1
3

2
3

Final View
Additional 3.5mm screws
inserted as necessary to
provide optimal fixation
and k-wires are removed

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate – Surgical Technique

Preoperative Planning and
Patient Positioning
Preoperative Planning
Preoperative planning with adequate
x-rays and x-ray templates for the NCB
Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate
(Lit 06.02025.000) is strongly recommended.

Patient Positioning
Lay the patient in the lateral position or
the supine position on a radiolucent
table. Support the knee, but allow the leg
to move freely. Perform the reduction as
necessary.

This allows for determination of the
proper plate length, and the appropriate
type and position of screws, particularly
in the presence of a knee prosthesis to
prevent any interference with the knee
stem.

50 cm

5 cm

NCB Screw

10 cm

Polyax
iality

15 cm

30°
20 cm

NCB Screw

45 cm

NCB Screw

Deep

25 cm

30 cm

Thread
4 mm

4 mm

NCB Unicor

tical Screw

NCB Cance
llous Screw
5 mm

40 cm

5 mm
NCB Screw
21 holes
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Plate

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1

4
5

20 cm

2
1

25 cm

3
30 cm

Patient in the lateral position

If intra-op fluoro is to be used, ensure
the fluoro machine is not blocked by
radioopaque bars of the operating table.

Patient in the supine position

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Incision and Intra-operative
Planning

Incision

Note: Check to see if the prosthesis is
loose before reduction. If the prosthesis
is loose, revision may be indicated.
Incision
A lateral incision is recommended.
The skin incision should start at Gerdy’s
tubercle and continue proximally to
expose the fracture zone.
Alternatively, incorporate the existing
incision, if applicable.
The muscles should be left attached to
the fracture fragments for optimal blood
supply. Do not strip the periosteum.

Excessive stripping of the soft
tissue avoided and periosteum
kept intact

Intra-operative Planning
Take complete x-rays of the femur in
the A/P and lateral views, occasional if
necessary in the contra-lateral view, or a
CT if osteolysis is present, to determine
the length of the prosthesis, as well as
the correct plate length to be implanted.
Please refer to pages 14–16.
Note: The prosthesis length as well as
the fracture location should determine
the plate length, with the length of the
patient’s bone as a secondary guide.
If the length of the prosthesis is between
two plate sizes, choose the longer one.
If desired, the NCB Periprosthetic
Distal Femur Plate Provisionals
(REF 02.00024.35x) can be used to
determine the suitable implant length.
Provisionals are semi radiolucent
and intended to be used in the open
technique.
Each provisional represents the implant
sizes it is labeled for, e.g. 12 holes. To
use the provisional for the next shorter
implant size (e.g. 9 hole plate), two
square holes are included:
– the distal square hole indicates the end
of the periprosthetic zone
– the proximal square hole indicates the
most proximal NCB Screw hole of the
next shorter implant size.
Warning:
Do not implant or bend the provisional.

NCB Periprosthetic Distal
Femur Plate Provisional used
for intra-operative planning
(optional)

9 hole plate

Provisional

12 hole plate

Next shorter
implant size
Most proximal
NCB Screw hole
Square holes are included
to indicate the next
shorter implant size

End of
periprosthetic zone

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Reduction and Preliminary
Fixation
Reduce the fracture prior to inserting the
plate. Bone fragments can be secured with
2.0mm k-wires (REF 290.20.280) or clamps
such as pointed reduction forceps. Make
sure that preliminary fixation devices do
not interfere with the future location of the
plate and screws, or with the prosthesis.

NCB Periprosthetic Distal
Femur Plate temporarily fixed
with 2.0mm k-wires distally
and proximally

Insertion of the NCB Periprosthetic
Distal Femur Plate
Insert the appropriate left or right NCB
Periprosthetic Distal Femur plate between
the vastus lateralis muscle and the periosteum. Keep the proximal end in continuous
contact with the bone surface during
insertion.
Place the distal end of the plate as distal
as possible, center the plate on the bone
shaft in the lateral view and temporarily fix
the plate with two 2.0mm k-wires distally
and one k-wire proximally (REF 290.20.280).
Avoid hitting the prosthesis.

Note: The NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur
Plate is anatomically shaped. If additional
contouring is required, use the Bending
Press Inserts (REF 02.00024.315/6) and the
corresponding Bending Press
(REF 100.06.010).
Be aware that bending the plate may
decrease its fatigue strength. Furthermore,
the locking mechanism of the NCB Screw
hole may be damaged and, therefore, may
no longer function. Do not use a hole that
has been altered by contouring for locking.
If the plate is bent, the MIS guide cannot
be used.

Correct orientation of the
concave Bending Press
insert: with the word “TOP”
etched on the top of the
insert

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Note: The two distal k-wire holes are
aligned at 95° to the plate shaft and are
parallel to the most distal central screw
hole to facilitate realignment of the shaft
to the anatomic axis of the femur.
It is very important that the plate maintains its position once it has been aligned
with the joint.

Optional
4.3mm cannula for 95° screw
insertion threaded into the
most distal central NCB Screw
hole of the NCB Periprosthetic
Distal Femur Plate, to facilitate
realignment of the femoral
shaft to the joint.

Insertion of the NCB Screws

First NCB Screw inserted in
the distal fragment

The following configuration is one
of many possibilities.
The actual configuration should always
be determined based on the fracture type
and bone quality. For screw selection and
the instruction on how to insert a NCB
Screw, please refer to pages 17–21.
Note: Ensure that existing intramedullary
systems and their fixation and/or
anchorage elements are not affected or
damaged by drill bits, taps, or screws.
Insertion of the NCB Screws Distally
1. Insert a 5.0mm NCB Screw (cortical
or cancellous) in the distal fragment.
While tightening the first screw, ensure
that the plate does not tilt.

Second NCB Screw inserted in
the distal fragment

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Optionally, the 4.3mm cannula for 95°
screw insertion (REF 02.00024.320)
can be used in the most distal central
plate hole. For 5.0mm NCB Cancellous
Screw insertion, the 2.5mm insert
(REF 02.00024.321) should be placed
inside the cannula. The drill path created
by using these instruments should be
parallel to the knee joint to aid in realigning the anatomic axis of the femur. The
screw used in this hole should be locked
immediately after insertion to maintain
alignment.
2. Insert a second 5.0mm NCB Screw
(cortical or cancellous) in the distal
fragment.
Note: Except for the screw in the most
distal central plate hole used to aid in
realigning the anatomic axis of the femur,
distal screws should not be locked until
the proximal fragment has been fixed.
Insertion of the NCB Screws along
the Shaft
3. Insert a third NCB Screw anterior or
posterior to the prosthesis in a diagonal
three hole pattern along the femur shaft
and distal to the fracture.
Note: The screws should be chosen
based on the thickness of the cortex. For
thin cortical bone start by drilling a pilot
hole for a 4.0mm NCB Screw, and subsequently enlarge it for a 5.0mm NCB
Screw, if space permits.

Third NCB Screw inserted
anterior or posterior to
the prosthesis in a diagonal
three hole pattern along
the femur shaft and distal to
the fracture
Fourth NCB Screw inserted in
the opposite hole of the same
diagonal three hole pattern,
creating a grip around the
prosthesis

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

4. Insert the fourth NCB Screw in the
opposite hole of the same diagonal three
hole pattern, creating a grip around the
prosthesis.

At least three bicortical NCB
Screws inserted proximal
to the fracture area and to the
prosthesis

Note: Bicortical fixation of at least four
screws alternating anterior and posterior
to the prosthesis is recommended. If
there is not enough cortex for two bicortical screws around the prosthesis in the
same diagonal three hole pattern, insert
one screw bicortically and one 5.0mm
NCB Unicortical Screw in the central hole,
to provide stability.

Insertion of the NCB Screws Proximally
Insert at least three bicortical NCB
Screws proximal to the fracture area and
to the prosthesis.

Insertion of Additional NCB Screws
Insert additional NCB Screws as necessary to provide optimal fixation and
remove the k-wires.

Final View
Additional NCB Screws
inserted as necessary to
provide optimal fixation
and k-wires are removed

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate – Surgical Technique

Preoperative Planning and
Patient Positioning
Preoperative Planning
Preoperative planning with adequate
x-rays and x-ray templates for
the NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate
(Lit 06.02026.000) is strongly
recommended.

Patient Positioning
Lay the patient in the lateral position
or the supine position on a radiolucent
table. Support the knee, but allow the
leg to move freely. Perform the reduction
as necessary.

This allows determination of the proper
plate length, and the appropriate type
and position of screws, particularly in
the presence of prosthesis to prevent any
interference with the stem.

35 cm

5 cm

NCB Scre
w Poly
axiality

10 cm

30°

15 cm

NCB Scre
w
30 cm

14 hole
s

5 mm

12 hole
s

10 hole
s

25 cm

20 cm

Determine which prosthesis has been
implanted by studying the x-rays, or using
the previous surgeon’s operative notes to
be prepared in case of revision, and
assess the stability of the prosthesis. If
the prosthesis is loose, the surgical plan
may change to include revision.

15 cm

10 cm

5 cm

10 hole
s

12 hole
s

Magnific
1.15:1 ation
NCB ®
Lit. No.

Curved
Fem
26.000

060202

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5 cm

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06.020

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10 cm
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Patient in the lateral position

If intra-op fluoro is to be used, ensure
the fluoro machine is not blocked by
radioopaque bars of the operating table.

Patient in the supine position

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Incision and Intra-operative
Planning

Incision

Incision
Make the incision using the lateral
subvastus approach or incorporate the
existing incision, if applicable.
Avoid excessive stripping of the soft
tissues and keep the periosteum intact.

Exessive stripping of the
soft tissue avoided and
periosteum kept intact

Intra-operative Planning
Take complete x-rays of the femur in the
A/P and lateral view and if necessary,
also in the contra-lateral view, or a CT if
osteolysis is present to determine the
length of the prosthesis, as well as the
correct plate length to be implanted.
If desired, the NCB Curved Femur Shaft
Plate Provisional (REF 02.00024.358) can
be used to determine the suitable
implant length. Provisional is semi radiolucent and intended to be used in the
open technique.
There is only one provisional which
represents the 12 hole NCB Curved Femur
Shaft Plate. To use the provisional for the
next shorter implant size (10 hole plate),
two square holes are included:
– the proximal square hole indicates the
most proximal NCB Plate hole of the
next shorter implant size
– the distal square hole indicates the
most distal NCB Plate hole of the next
shorter implant size.

NCB Curved Femur Shaft
Plate Provisional used for
intra-operative planning
(optional)
10 hole plate

Provisional

12 hole plate

Next shorter
implant size

Last NCB Plate hole

Square holes are included
to indicate the next
shorter implant size

Warning:
Do not implant or bend the provisional.

Last NCB Plate hole

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Reduction and Preliminary
Fixation
Reduce the fracture prior to inserting the
plate. Bone fragments can be secured
with 2.0mm k-wires (REF 290.20.280) or
clamps such as pointed reduction for
ceps. Make sure that preliminary fixation
devices do not interfere with the future
location of the plate and screws, or with
the prosthesis.

Insertion of the NCB Curved Femur
Shaft Plate

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate
centered over the fracture
and temporarily fixed with two
2.0mm k-wires

Compression guide placed so
that the drill hole is at the
end of the compression slots
farthest from the fracture site.

The following example shows a case
without a prosthesis.
The NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate is
placed on the lateral femur centered over
the fracture.
Temporarily fix the plate with two 2.0mm
k-wires (REF 290.20.280), one proximally
and one distally.

Note:
The NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate is
anatomically shaped.
If additional contouring is
required, use the Bending Press
Inserts (REF 02.00024.315/6) and the
corresponding Bending Press
(REF 100.06.010).
Be aware that bending the plate may
decrease its fatigue strength.
Furthermore, the locking mechanism of
the NCB Screw hole may be damaged
and, therefore, may no longer function.
Do not use a hole that has been altered
by contouring for locking.

Correct orientation of the
concave Bending Press
insert: with the word “TOP”
etched on the top of the
insert

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Insertion of the NCB Screws
The NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate has two
compression slots to allow for axial
adjustment while positioning the plate,
as well as for axial compression.
Note: It is possible to get 1 or 2mm of
axial compression with the NCB Curved
Femur Shaft Plate. For 2mm of compression, insert the NCB Screws into the compression holes first (like in the example
shown in this surgical technique).
For 1mm of compression, insert a NCB
Screw into a NCB Plate hole, and then use
the compression slot on the opposite side
of the fracture. If more compression is
needed, use the Articulated Tension
Device* (REF 00-4817-005-00) after only
one side of the plate has been fixed. This
instrument can be attached to the bone,
using a 4.0mm NCB Screw.
For screw selection and insertion, please
refer to pages 17–21.
Note: Screws should not be locked until
both sides of the fragment have been
fixed.
1. For 2.0mm of axial compression, drill
the first hole in one of the two compression slots in the compression position
using the NCB Compression Drill Guide for
5.0mm NCB Screws (REF 02.00024.335)
and the 4.3mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.002).
Place the compression guide so that the
drill hole is at the end of the compression
slots farthest from the fracture site.
Partially insert a 5.0mm NCB Screw into
the compression slot but do not tighten it.

* Not included in NCB Periprosthetic Femur instrument set.

First 5.0mm NCB Screw
partially inserted in one of
the two compression
slots without tightening it
Second 5.0mm NCB Screw
partially inserted in the
other compression slot without tightening it, and k-wires
removed

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

2. Partially insert a 5.0mm NCB Screw into
the other compression slot, also in the
compression position, but do not tighten it.

K-wires removed and axial
compression achieved
by tightening the 5.0mm
NCB Screws in the two compression slots

3. Remove the two 2.0mm k-wires.
To achieve axial compression, tighten the
NCB Screws in the two compression slots
by using the NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver
(REF 02.00024.023).

4. Insert additional 5.0mm NCB Screws
as necessary, first near the fracture site
and then proximal/distal to the fracture,
ensuring purchase in a minimum of six
cortices on each side of the fracture,
spaced on the entire length of the plate.
If desired, slightly loosen the 5.0mm NCB
Screws in the two compression slots to
avoid contact between the plate and the
bone.

Additional 5.0mm NCB
Screws inserted as necessary
first near the fracture site
and then proximal/distal to
the fracture, ensuring
purchase in a minimum of
six cortices with the screws
on each side of the fracture
spaced on the entire length
of the plate

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Bone Spacers (Optional)

Use at least two bone spacers in the
diaphyseal area of all NCB Plates, to
avoid contact of the plate with the bone
surface reducing the risk of periosteal
blood supply impairment.

Two NCB Bone Spacers used
in the diaphyseal area of
a NCB Plate, to avoid contact
of the plate with the bone
(Non Contact Bridging)

The spacers may also be used if the
fracture has been reduced using a cable,
to avoid contact between the
plate and the cable.
The spacers are available in 1mm, 2mm
and 3mm (REF 02.03150.311 to 313)
sizes.

Spacer 1 to 3 mm

Note: Insert the bone spacers into the
NCB Screw holes before plate insertion.
The spacers are single use only, and
they can be removed after locking
the screws.

NCB Blind Screw Inserts (Optional)

To prevent bone ingrowth into empty NCB
Screw holes, use the NCB Blind Screw
Inserts (REF 02.03150.310).

NCB Blind Screws inserted in
a NCB Plate to prevent bone
ingrowth

Note: Hand tighten only.

Blind Screw Insert

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Tips and Tricks for the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System

Drilling into Cement Mantle

Drilling into Cortical Bone

Metal Abrasion Wear

In patients with cemented prostheses,
the insertion of screws may occur in the
presence of a cement mantle. This can
cause cracks, which may cause loosening
of the prosthesis. Be careful not to hit
the prosthesis when tapping, drilling and
inserting screws.

In order to go around the stem of the
prosthesis and achieve bicortical
fixation with the offset holes of the
diagonal three hole pattern, it may
be necessary to drill completely into
cortical bone, which can lead to
heat necrosis of the bone.

Metal abrasion wear due to contact
between screws, plates, prostheses,
cable buttons, and cables may occur.

Tips, which may Mitigate this Risk
• Use a lower speed for drilling into the
cement mantle to prevent overheating
and avoid cement melting
• Use a higher feed rate (increased drill
force)
• Use only new sharp drill bits. Change
drills frequently and do not use worn
ones
• Titanium nitride coated (gold) drill bits
are available:
• 3.0mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.301)
• 3.5mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.325)
• 4.5mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.330)
• Use taps
• Overdrilling by using drill bits of a
slightly larger diameter (0.2mm) may
reduce cracking in the cement mantle
during screw insertion. In the NCB
Periproshetic Femur set a 3.5mm drill
bit (REF 02.00024.325) can be used in
place of the 3.3mm drill bit, and a
4.5mm drill bit (REF 02.00024.330) can
be used in place of the 4.3mm drill bit.
These drill bits are offered together with
their corresponding drill guides.

Warning: Drilling and inserting screws
into the outer edge of the cortical bone
may also lead to cortical fracture.
Tips, which may Mitigate these Risks
• Use only new sharp drill bits. Change
drills frequently and do not use worn
ones
• Pull the drill bit out often and
clean its flutes
• Use extensive irrigating fluid (i.e.
saline water) directed at the point of
penetration of the cortex
• Use taps
• In patients with thin cortical bone,
away from the fracture area, use NCB
screws of a smaller diameter like the
4.0mm NCB Screws, or the 4.0mm
NCB Deep Thread Screws.

Note: Overdrilling the cement mantle by
0.2mm does reduce pull out strength
by about 20%. However, within the
cement mantle pull out strength is still
more than 2000 N.4

Tip, which may Mitigate this Risk
Use only Zimmer products compatible
with the NCB Periprosthetic Femur
System, which are described in this
surgical technique.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Implant Removal

To remove the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur, Distal Femur, and Curved
Femur Shaft Plates, first remove all locking caps (REF 02.03150.300). Then,
loosen all the NCB Screws without completely removing them (this prevents
rotation of the bone plate when removing
the last screw). Finally, completely
remove all NCB Screws.
Note: Make sure that the tip of the
NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver
(REF 02.00024.023) is correctly placed
in the hex drive of the locking caps and/
or NCB Screws. Failure to do so could
damage the hex drive and complicate the
extraction of the implant.
Removal Tip
In case of difficulties while loosening the
NCB Screws, tighten the screws slightly
before loosening them.
It is possible to remove only the NCB
Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate and leave
the NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur
Plate in place. Do not forget to remove
the two connection screws using the
3.5mm Hex screwdriver.

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Product Information – Implants
Plates
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plates,
Ti6Al4V
Right
REF

REF Sterile

Holes

—
02.02263.000 N/A
02.03263.009 02.02263.009
9
02.03263.012 02.02263.012 12
02.03263.015 02.02263.015 15
02.03263.018 02.02263.018 18
02.03263.021 02.02263.021 21
Left

—
02.02263.100 N/A
02.03263.109 02.02263.109
9
02.03263.112 02.02263.112 12
02.03263.115 02.02263.115 15
02.03263.118 02.02263.118 18
02.03263.121 02.02263.121 21

NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plates,
Ti6Al4V
Right
Length mm

REF

115
245
285
324
363
401

02.03264.009 02.02264.009
9
02.03264.012 02.02264.012 12
02.03264.015 02.02264.015 15
02.03264.018 02.02264.018 18
02.03264.021 02.02264.021 21

115
245
285
324
363
401

REF Sterile

Holes

Length mm

238
278
317
355
393

Left

02.03264.109 02.02264.109
9
02.03264.112 02.02264.112 12
02.03264.115 02.02264.115 15
02.03264.118 02.02264.118 18
02.03264.121 02.02264.121 21

238
278
317
355
393

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plates,
Ti6Al4V
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plates*,
Ti6Al4V
REF

–
–
–
–

REF Sterile

Size

02.02263.201
02.02263.202
02.02263.301
02.02263.302

right narrow
right wide
left narrow
left wide

REF

Connection Screw for NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter
Plate, Ti6Al4V
REF

–

REF Sterile

Holes

02.03265.010 02.02265.010 10
02.03265.012 02.02265.012 12
02.03265.014 02.02265.014 14

REF Sterile

02.02266.002

Materials
NCB Periprosthetic Plates and Screws are made of Ti6Al4V,
ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136
* The NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate is packed together with two connection screws which are preassembled.

Length mm

210
249
289

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Screws
NCB Locking Caps, Spacers, Blind Screw Inserts,
Ti6Al4V
REF

REF Sterile

Description

02.03150.300
02.03150.310
02.03150.311
02.03150.312
02.03150.313

02.02150.300
02.02150.310
02.02150.311
02.02150.312
02.02150.313

Locking cap
Blind screw insert
Spacer 1mm
Spacer 2mm
Spacer 3mm

NCB Screws, ∅ 5.0mm
Ti6Al4V
∅ 4.4

∅5

∅ 6.2

REF Sterile

∅ 4.4 ∅ 5 ∅ 6.2

1.75

REF

REF Sterile

Length mm

02.03151.010 02.02151.010 10
02.03151.012 02.02151.012 12
02.03151.014 02.02151.014 14
02.03151.016 02.02151.016 16
02.03151.018 02.02151.018 18
02.03151.020 02.02151.020 20
NCB Cancellous Screws, ∅ 5.0mm, 32mm Thread
Ti6Al4V

1.75

REF

NCB Unicortical Screws, ∅ 5.0mm,
Ti6Al4V

Length mm

02.03150.022 02.02150.022 22
02.03150.024 02.02150.024 24
02.03150.026 02.02150.026 26
02.03150.028 02.02150.028 28
02.03150.030 02.02150.030 30
02.03150.032 02.02150.032 32
02.03150.034 02.02150.034 34
02.03150.036 02.02150.036 36
02.03150.038 02.02150.038 38
02.03150.040 02.02150.040 40
02.03150.042 02.02150.042 42
02.03150.044 02.02150.044 44
02.03150.046 02.02150.046 46
02.03150.048 02.02150.048 48
02.03150.050 02.02150.050 50
02.03150.055 02.02150.055 55
02.03150.060 02.02150.060 60
02.03150.065 02.02150.065 65
02.03150.070 02.02150.070 70
02.03150.075 02.02150.075 75
02.03150.080 02.02150.080 80
02.03150.085 02.02150.085 85
02.03150.090 02.02150.090 90
02.03150.095 02.02150.095 95
02.03150.100 02.02150.100 100

Materials
NCB Periprosthetic Plates, Screws, Locking Caps, Spacers, and Blind Screw Inserts
are made of Ti6Al4V, ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136

∅ 2.9

∅ 6.2

∅5

1.75
L

REF

REF Sterile

Length mm

02.03152.050 02.02152.050 50
02.03152.055 02.02152.055 55
02.03152.060 02.02152.060 60
02.03152.065 02.02152.065 65
02.03152.070 02.02152.070 70
02.03152.075 02.02152.075 75
02.03152.080 02.02152.080 80
02.03152.085 02.02152.085 85
02.03152.090 02.02152.090 90
02.03152.095 02.02152.095 95
02.03152.100 02.02152.100 100

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

NCB Screws ∅ 4.0mm, Deep Thread,
Ti6Al4V

NCB Screws, ∅ 4.0mm
Ti6Al4V
∅ 3.4

∅4

∅ 2.9

∅ 6.2

∅4

1.75

1.75
L

REF

REF Sterile

Length mm

02.03155.020 02.02155.020
02.03155.022 02.02155.022
02.03155.024 02.02155.024
02.03155.026 02.02155.026
02.03155.028 02.02155.028
02.03155.030 02.02155.030
02.03155.032 02.02155.032
02.03155.034 02.02155.034
02.03155.036 02.02155.036
02.03155.038 02.02155.038
02.03155.040 02.02155.040
02.03155.042 02.02155.042
02.03155.044 02.02155.044
02.03155.046 02.02155.046
02.03155.048 02.02155.048
02.03155.050 02.02155.050
02.03155.055 02.02155.055
02.03155.060 02.02155.060
02.03155.065 02.02155.065

∅ 2.7

∅ 3.5

REF

REF Sterile

Length mm

02.03154.020 02.02154.020
02.03154.022 02.02154.022
02.03154.024 02.02154.024
02.03154.026 02.02154.026
02.03154.028 02.02154.028
02.03154.030 02.02154.030
02.03154.032 02.02154.032
02.03154.034 02.02154.034
02.03154.036 02.02154.036
02.03154.038 02.02154.038
02.03154.040 02.02154.040
02.03154.042 02.02154.042
02.03154.044 02.02154.044
02.03154.046 02.02154.046
02.03154.048 02.02154.048
02.03154.050 02.02154.050
02.03154.055 02.02154.055
02.03154.060 02.02154.060
02.03154.065 02.02154.065

20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
55
60
65

ULS Screws ∅ 3.5mm, Cortical
Ti6Al4V

ULS Screws ∅ 3.5mm, Locking
Ti6Al4V

∅ 1.0

∅ 6.2

∅ 5.6

∅ 2.4

∅ 3.5

∅ 5.9

1.25
L

REF

REF Sterile

00-2369-012-35 47-2369-012-35
00-2369-014-35 47-2369-014-35
00-2369-016-35 47-2369-016-35
00-2369-018-35 47-2369-018-35
00-2369-020-35 47-2369-020-35
00-2369-022-35 47-2369-022-35
00-2369-024-35 47-2369-024-35
00-2369-026-35 47-2369-026-35
00-2369-028-35 47-2369-028-35
00-2369-030-35 47-2369-030-35
00-2369-032-35 47-2369-032-35
00-2369-034-35 47-2369-034-35
00-2369-036-35 47-2369-036-35
00-2369-038-35 47-2369-038-35
00-2369-040-35 47-2369-040-35
00-2369-042-35 47-2369-042-35
00-2369-044-35 47-2369-044-35
00-2369-046-35 47-2369-046-35
00-2369-048-35 47-2369-048-35
00-2369-050-35 47-2369-050-35
00-2369-052-35 47-2369-052-35
00-2369-054-35 47-2369-054-35
00-2369-056-35 47-2369-056-35
00-2369-058-35 47-2369-058-35
00-2369-060-35 47-2369-060-35

Length mm

REF

12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60

00-4935-012-01 47-4935-012-01
00-4935-014-01 47-4935-014-01
00-4935-016-01 47-4935-016-01
00-4935-018-01 47-4935-018-01
00-4935-020-01 47-4935-020-01
00-4935-022-01 47-4935-022-01
00-4935-024-01 47-4935-024-01
00-4935-026-01 47-4935-026-01
00-4935-028-01 47-4935-028-01
00-4935-030-01 47-4935-030-01
00-4935-032-01 47-4935-032-01
00-4935-034-01 47-4935-034-01
00-4935-036-01 47-4935-036-01
00-4935-038-01 47-4935-038-01
00-4935-040-01 47-4935-040-01
00-4935-045-01 47-4935-045-01
00-4935-050-01 47-4935-050-01
00-4935-055-01 47-4935-055-01
00-4935-060-01 47-4935-060-01

REF Sterile

Materials
NCB Screws and ULS Screws are made of Ti6Al4V,
ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136.

Length mm

12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
45
50
55
60

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Cortical Screws, ∅ 3.5mm (EMEA only),
Ti6Al7Nb
∅ 2.4

∅ 3.5

MotionLoc Screws, ∅ 5.0mm Cortical,
Self Tapping, Ti6Al4V

**NCB

∅ 5.9

∅ 6.2

∅5

1.25
L

REF

REF Sterile

02.03131.012 –
02.03131.014 –
02.03131.016 –
02.03131.018 –
02.03131.020 –
02.03131.022 –
02.03131.024 –
02.03131.026 –
02.03131.028 –
02.03131.030 –
02.03131.032 –
02.03131.034 –
02.03131.036 –
02.03131.038 –
02.03131.040 –
02.03131.045 –
02.03131.050 –
02.03131.055 –
02.03131.060 –

Length mm

12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
45
50
55
60

REF

REF Sterile

02.03161.030
02.03161.032
02.03161.034
02.03161.036
02.03161.038
02.03161.040
02.03161.042
02.03161.044
02.03161.046
02.03161.048
02.03161.050
02.03161.052
02.03161.054
02.03161.056
02.03161.058
02.03161.060

02.02161.030
02.02161.032
02.02161.034
02.02161.036
02.02161.038
02.02161.040
02.02161.042
02.02161.044
02.02161.046
02.02161.048
02.02161.050
02.02161.052
02.02161.054
02.02161.056
02.02161.058
02.02161.060

Length mm

30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60

Compatible Zimmer Products with the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
REF sterile

Description

47-2232-060-00*
47-2232-060-01
00-2232-002-35
00-2232-002-28
00-2232-004-18

NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate Cable Button, Gold, 2.5mm Hex Drive, Material: Ti6Al4V
NCB Polyaxial Locking Plate Cable Button, Blue, 2.5mm Hex Drive, Material: Ti6Al4V
Hex Buttons, 3.5mm Hex, Material: C.P. Titanium
Cable-Ready Cable Assembly Cerclage, ∅ 1.8mm, L. 914mm, Material: CoCr
Cable-Ready Cable Assembly Cerclage, ∅ 1.8mm, L. 635mm, Material: CoCr

Materials
3.5mm Cortical Screws are made of Ti6Al7Nb, ISO 5832-11, ASTM F1295;
the NCB Screws are made of Ti6Al4V, ISO 5832-3, ASTM F136.

Not available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
screws are compatible with the NCB PP Femur plates only in United States (US), Australia/New Zealand, Canada,
European Union (EU), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand

** MotionLoc

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Product Information – Instruments
Standard Instruments
NCB Periprosthetic Femur Standard Instruments
REF Description

02.00024.002
02.00024.005
02.00024.010
02.00024.011
02.00024.021
02.00024.023
02.00024.024
02.00024.111
02.00024.118
02.00024.121
02.00024.315
02.00024.316
02.00024.320
02.00024.321
02.00024.335
02.00024.340
02.00024.341
02.00024.364
100.90.005
100.90.210
103.25.180
109.01.020
290.20.280

NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.3mm, L. 195mm
NCB Measuring Device, L. 110mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 2.5mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 4.3mm
NCB DF Torque Screwdriver, 6Nm, L. 280mm
NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver for femur SW 3.5
NCB Hexagonal Screwdriver shaft SW 3.5
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 3.3mm for screws ∅ 4.0/4.5mm
NCB Drill Bit ∅ 3.3mm, with quick coupling L. 195mm
NCB Locking screw holder for hexagonal screwdriver 3.5mm
Bending press insert, concave
Bending press insert, convex
NCB Periprosthetic cannula ∅ 4.3mm for 95° screw insertion
NCB Periprosthetic insert ∅ 2.5mm, for use with 4.3mm cannula
NCB Compression Drill Guide for 5.0mm screws
NCB Tap ∅ 4.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 250mm
NCB Tap ∅ 5.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 250mm
NCB Plate Inserter with 2mm cannulation
Self-holding screw forceps
T-handle with quick coupling for taps
Two-fluted drill bit ∅ 2.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 154/180mm
Small hexagonal screwdriver without holding sleeve, hexagon 2.5mm
Kirschner wire with trocar tip ∅ 2mm, L. 280mm

NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Standard Instruments
REF Description

00-4806-110-25
Drill Bit, Q/C, ∅ 2.5mm, L. 110mm
00-4806-110-35
Drill Bit, Q/C, ∅ 3.5mm, L. 110mm
00-4808-035-01
3.5mm/2.5mm Double Drill Sleeve
00-4809-035-00
Countersink, Q/C, for 3.5mm and 4.0mm screws
00-4810-002-01
Small Depth Gauge for 2.7/3.5/4.0 screws to 60mm
00-4811-110-35 Tap ∅ 3.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 110mm (for cortical screws)
00-4812-000-00
Screw holding forceps
00-4812-035-00
Small Hex Screwdriver, 2.5mm Hex
00-2360-165-25
Small Hex Screwdriver Shaft, with Q/C, 2.5mm Hex, 140mm
00-4812-035-05
Holding sleeve for small hexagonal screwdrivers
00-2360-020-27
2.7mm Drill Standard Cannula
00-2360-040-35
Locking Small Depth Gauge
00-2360-088-00
Cannula inserter
00-2360-205-27
2.7mm Standard Drill, QC, 205mm long
00-2360-153-35 Tap ∅ 3.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 110mm (for locking screws)

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Optional Instruments
NCB Instruments for NCB Screws, ∅ 4mm, Deep Thread
REF Description

02.00024.301
02.00024.305
02.00024.310

NCB Drill Bit ∅ 3.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 195mm
NCB Tap ∅ 4.0mm, with quick coupling, for deep thread screw, L. 250mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 3.0mm

NCB Instruments for Overdrilling into Cement for NCB Screws ∅ 4.0mm and 5.0mm
REF Description

02.00024.325 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 3.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 195mm
02.00024.326 NCB Drill Guide ∅ 3.5mm
02.00024.330 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 195mm
02.00024.331 NCB Drill Guide ∅ 4.5mm

NCB Long Instruments
REF Description

02.00024.340
02.00024.341
02.00024.342
02.00024.343
02.00024.344
02.00024.345
02.00024.346
02.00024.347
02.00024.348

NCB Tap ∅ 4.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 250mm
NCB Tap ∅ 5.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 250mm
NCB Drill Bit ∅ 2.5mm, with quick coupling, L. 245mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 2.5mm, long
NCB Drill Bit ∅ 3.3mm, with quick coupling, L. 245mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 3.3mm, long
NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.3mm, with quick coupling, L. 245mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 4.3mm, long
NCB Periprosthetic cannula ∅ 4.3mm for 95° screw insertion, long

NCB Instruments for Lagging NCB Screws
REF Description

02.00024.360
02.00024.361

NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.0mm, with quick coupling, L. 245mm
NCB Drill Guide ∅ 4.0mm, long

NCB Periprosthetic Femur Provisionals
REF Description

02.00024.350
02.00024.351
02.00024.352
02.00024.353
02.00024.354
02.00024.355
02.00024.356
02.00024.357
02.00024.358

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate Provisional, right, 15/18 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate Provisional, left, 15/18 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate Provisional, right, 9/12 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate Provisional, left, 9/12 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate Provisional, right, 15/18 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate Provisional, left, 15/18 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate Provisional, right, 9/12 hole plates
NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate Provisional, left, 9/12 hole plates
NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate Provisional, 10/12/14 hole plates

NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Provisionals
REF Description

02.00024.411
02.00024.412
02.00024.413
02.00024.414

NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate Provisional, narrow, right
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate Provisional, narrow, left
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate Provisional, wide, right
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate Provisional, wide, left

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Sterile Instruments
REF Description

02.02024.342 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 2.5mm, with quick coupling, L=245mm
02.02024.344 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 3.3mm, with quick coupling, L=245mm
02.02024.346 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.3mm, with quick coupling, L=245mm
02.02024.360 NCB Drill Bit ∅ 4.0mm, with quick coupling, L=245mm

Graphic Cases for the NCB Periprosthetic Femur System
Standard Graphic Cases
REF Description

02.00024.901
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Plates, base
02.00024.902
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, base and trays
02.00024.903
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, base
02.00024.904
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, standard screw caddy
02.00024.905
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, deep thread screw caddy
02.00024.906
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, tray
02.00024.907
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Screws and Instruments, locking caps and spacers
02.00024.930
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, Add-On set
02.00024.931
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, Add-On set, base
02.00024.932
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, Add-On set, screw caddy
02.00024.933
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, Add-On set, top tray
02.00024.934
NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate, Add-On set, bottom tray
00-5900-099-00

Generic Stackable Lid Assembly

Optional Graphic Cases
REF Description

02.00024.908
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Femur Provisionals, base
02.00024.909
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Add-On to NCB-DF, base and trays
02.00024.910
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Add-On to NCB-DF, base
02.00024.911
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Add-On to NCB-DF, screw caddy
02.00024.912
NCB Periprosthetic Plate System, Add-On to NCB-DF, tray
00-5900-099-00

Generic Stackable Lid Assembly

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

Planning Aid

5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

25 cm

20 cm

5 cm

30 cm

50 cm

NCB Screw Polyaxiality

NCB Unicortical Screw

NCB Screw

15 cm

10 cm

25 cm

20 cm

50 cm

NCB Screw Polyaxiality

NCB Screw

NCB Unicortical Screw

30°
5 mm

4 mm

30°
4 mm

NCB Screw Deep Thread

5 mm

NCB Screw

NCB Cancellous Screw

45 cm

5 mm

4 mm

5 mm

1
2
1

NCB Screw Deep Thread

NCB Screw

NCB Cancellous Screw

5 mm

4 mm

40 cm

4
40 cm

Cortical Screw

ULS Locking Screw

3.5 mm

35 cm

Wide

3.5 mm

1
1

2
3

30 cm

6
7
8

1
3
4
5
6
7

30 cm

25 cm

Right
tfeL
25 cm
20 cm

9 holes

seloh 9

20 cm

15 cm

Transition Zone
enoZ noitisnarT

12 holes
seloh 21

Narrow

10 cm

1
2

15 cm

seloh 51

3
4

15 holes

5
6

1
3
4
5
6
7

18 holes
seloh 81

5 cm

10 cm

Magnification
1.15:1

21 holes

seloh 12
5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

20 cm

25 cm

30 cm

NCB® Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate
Lit. No. 06.02024.000 – Ed. 2011-12 WL

+H84406020240001/$111201L11P

5 cm

NCB Periprosthetic Proximal Femur Plate X-ray Template
Lit.No. 06.02024.000
Lit.No. 97-2370-050-02 (US only)

Right
tfeL

Magnification
1.15:1

5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

20 cm

25 cm

NCB® Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate
Lit. No. 06.02262.000 – Ed. 2012-01 WL

+H84406022620001/$120101A12I

NCB Periprosthetic Trochanter Plate X-ray Template
Lit.No. 06.02262.000
Lit.No. 97-2370-008-00 (US only)

NCB® Periprosthetic Femur System – Surgical Technique

5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

25 cm

20 cm

30 cm

5 cm

50 cm

NCB Screw Polyaxiality

15 cm

10 cm

NCB Unicortical Screw

NCB Screw

35 cm

NCB Screw Polyaxiality

NCB Screw

30°
5 mm

4 mm

NCB Screw Deep Thread

30°

NCB Screw

NCB Cancellous Screw

45 cm

5 mm
5 mm

5 mm

4 mm

14 holes

21 holes
seloh 12

30 cm

40 cm

12 holes

18 holes
seloh 81

35 cm

10 holes
15 holes
seloh 51

25 cm
30 cm

12 holes
Transition Zone

seloh 21

enoZ noitisnarT

9 holes
seloh 9

25 cm

20 cm

15 cm

Right
tfeL
15 cm

10 cm

5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

20 cm

3
Magnification
1.15:1

4
5

10 cm
1

25 cm

30 cm

NCB® Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate
Lit. No. 06.02025.000 – Ed. 2011-12 WL

+H84406020250001/$111201L11Q

10 holes
5 cm

NCB Periprosthetic Distal Femur Plate X-ray Template
Lit.No. 06.02025.000
Lit.No. 97-2370-050-01 (US only)

12 holes

14 holes

Magnification
1.15:1

5 cm

10 cm

15 cm

NCB® Curved Femur Shaft Plate
Lit. No. 06.02026.000 – Ed. 2011-12 WL

+H84406020260001/$111201L11R

NCB Curved Femur Shaft Plate X-ray Template
Lit.No. 06.02026.000
Lit.No. 97-2370-050-03

(US only)

This documentation is intended exclusively for physicians and is not intended for laypersons.
Information on the products and procedures contained in this document is of a general nature and does not represent
and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations. Because this information does not purport to constitute
any diagnostic or therapeutic statement with regard to any individual medical case, each patient must be examined and
advised individually, and this document does not replace the need for such examination and/or advice in whole or in part.
Please refer to the package inserts for important product information, including, but not limited to, indications,
contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse effects.

Contact your Zimmer representative or visit us at www.zimmer.com

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