Univers Revers™ total shoulder system in a shoulder joint including stem humeral implant, locking screws, glenosphere.

Univers Revers™ Shoulder Arthroplasty System: Proven for Reverse Shoulder Replacement

This reverse shoulder replacement solution can be tailored to follow the patient’s individual anatomy. With lateralization up to 8 mm and inclination angles of 135° and 155°, Univers Revers gives patients hope for better recovery and greater range of motion after a rotator cuff tear.

Versatility. Simplicity. Performance.

Univers Revers™ Total Shoulder System

The Univers Revers shoulder arthroplasty system offers surgeons a safe and effective way to treat end-stage osteoarthritis with proven clinical outcomes, better impingement-free range of motion, and tuberosity healing.1,2 Here are some facts and features about the system:

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A range of stems in various sizes (increments of 1 mm)
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4 SutureCup sizes (33-42 mm in 3 mm increments)
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4 humeral insert sizes (33-42 mm in 3 mm increments)
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4 spacer options (6-15 mm in 3 mm increments)
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135° neck-shaft angle optimizes impingement-free range of motion and reduces scapular notching3,4
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Central and 2 mm offset cups

Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Good for You, Good for Your Patients

The Univers Revers system isn’t just the right choice for surgeons. It’s the right choice for patients looking for pain relief from shoulder arthritis. Here are just some of the features that make this shoulder arthroplasty solution ideal for you and the people you treat:

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Pain Relief

Patients reported improved quality of life, including reduced 
levels of pain.3,4

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Restored Range of Motion

Improved shoulder mobility helps patients return to their favorite activities, including athletics.5

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Long-Term Outcomes

This reverse shoulder arthroplasty system has a track record of clinically proven results you can trust.4

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Solutions

Implant modularity fits the patient’s anatomy and preserves more of their natural bone,4 while the rectangular design results in early rotational stability.

Step by Step to a Healthier Shoulder

Here are 7 main steps from the Univers Revers surgical technique.

Step 1

Perform the humeral head resection.

Saw cutting into damaged humeral head.

Step 2

Prepare and implement the Modular Glenoid System.  

Metal baseplate and multicolored screws capped with semi-spherical head.

Step 3

Perform the humeral preparation for the Univers Revers stem.

Graphic of humeral stem situated in the humerus.

Step 4

Perform reaming for the humeral suture cup. 

Humeral stem situated in the humerus being joined with humeral cup reamer.

Step 5

Trial the shoulder construct to test for optimal results. 

Purple trial humeral liner and spacer implants situated in the artificial joint.

Step 6

Assemble and insert the modular components. 

Impactor/extractor handle threaded into proximal hole of the adapter in the humerus.

Step 7

Perform the final reduction and wound closure. 

Graphic showing the finished Univers Revers™ joint in situ.
Saw cutting into damaged humeral head.
Metal baseplate and multicolored screws capped with semi-spherical head.
Graphic of humeral stem situated in the humerus.
Humeral stem situated in the humerus being joined with humeral cup reamer.
Purple trial humeral liner and spacer implants situated in the artificial joint.
Impactor/extractor handle threaded into proximal hole of the adapter in the humerus.
Graphic showing the finished Univers Revers™ joint in situ.
Surgeon standing under lights performing surgery with medical team.

What Sets the Univers Revers Apart?

The Univers Revers shoulder arthroplasty system is unlike any shoulder arthroplasty system on the market. Here are 4 features that make it unique among the competition.

More Lateralization

Improved Soft-Tissue Tensioning

Modular

Fracture Repair Features

Univers Revers™ Modular Glenoid System

The Univers Revers Modular Glenoid System, also available as an augmented version, is a complementary addition to the Univers Revers system portfolio and builds upon the design concept of providing options for Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.

With the Modular Glenoid System, Arthrex has advanced this mission by providing a multitude of component choices, helping surgeons provide a tailored approach to individual patient needs. The Modular Glenoid System is designed to work only with the Univers Revers humeral components.

Three metal full-wedge augmented baseplate implants.
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What options are available for glenoid and humeral component sizing and fixation?

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