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VERILOX® – Advanced Ceramic Technology for Veterinary Orthopedics

High-Performance Ceramic Technology Implants Designed for Companion Animals

Pets have become as important to us as our human family members. Accordingly, expectations regarding the quality of veterinary care are high and treatment solutions often comparable with those in human medicine.  

In 1974, CeramTec introduced possibilities for a new standard of human healthcare with BIOLOX® ceramic.
With VERILOX®, CeramTec brings half a century of know-how and excellence to bear in advanced ceramic components engineered exclusively for animals, revolutionizing the veterinary orthopedic field through the proven benefits of metal-free, wear-resistant, and biocompatible implants.

Designed for use in total hip replacement (THR), spinal cages, and corrective osteotomies, VERILOX® ceramic implants are suitable for companion animals ranging from 2 to 70 kg, including small dogs and cats.

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A dog joyfully runs through shallow water carrying a large stick, symbolizing the impact of metal-free orthopedic solutions on active canine lifestyles.

Metal-Free Innovation for Modern Veterinary Surgery

Ceramic implants offer a biocompatible, corrosion-free alternative to metal. With no risk of metal ion release and excellent compatibility with imaging (MRI, CT, and more), they support safe, long-term outcomes.

"We partner with market-leading companies from around the world to offer solutions that will dramatically improve the quality of life for companion animals. CeramTec has allowed us to progress the treatment and the technology."

G. C. Spörri, CEO at KYON

Total Hip Replacement in Animals: Proven Materials, Optimized Designs

The distinctive properties that make VERILOX® material technology revolutionary for animals and the veterinary orthopedics experts who care for them – all in one place.

Ceramic Femoral Heads – Key Performance Features

Various ceramic femoral heads in descending sizes, showcased against a dark background, representing advanced solutions in veterinary orthopedics and surgeries.

Used in veterinary surgeries for over a decade, ceramic femoral heads ensure smooth articulation, low wear, and long-term performance even in highly active animals.

  • Made with high-purity alumina or zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA)
  • Extreme hardness, scratch resistance, and surface smoothness to reduce wear and friction
  • Bacteriostatic ceramic surface to limit bacterial adhesion
  • Available in multiple diameters to match veterinary THR systems
  • Manufactured to match a wide range of activity levels, from housecats to athletic dog breeds 

Dual Mobility: A Game-Changer for Veterinary THA?

A veterinarian examines a German Shepherd

Dual mobility systems made with VERILOX® ceramic are especially valuable to:

  • Large, high-motion breeds
  • Animals with hip instability
  • Revision surgeries where conventional systems have failed 

For Active and At-Risk Animals

A German Shepherd guards a flock of sheep in a grassy field, symbolizing the role of veterinary orthopedics in maintaining mobility and performance in active animals.
  • Dual mobility mechanism enhances range of motion and reduces dislocation risk
  • PAEK liner offers elasticity that mimics bone for better stress distribution
  • Fully metal-free and imaging-compatible (MRI and CT) 

ZTA–PEEK Dual Mobility Construct

Movora's Kyon Dual Mobility system for veterinary total hip replacement

Movora’s new metal-free Kyon Dual Mobility system is tailored to veterinary total hip replacement. This design combines a ceramic head with a CFR-PEEK liner to provide both stability and wear resistance.

Spinal and Osteotomy Applications

Dive into our growing selection of tailored ceramic spine technologies – and learn how they preserve animal patients’ comfort and activity level.

Porous Ceramic Spinal Cages

Two porous ceramic spinal cages, one with a rough surface and one with a smooth, segmented design, showcasing innovative materials for spinal fusion procedures.
  • Made from interconnected ceramic foam that mimics trabecular bone
  • Excellent osseointegration and mechanical stability
  • Metal-free and radiolucent, ideal for follow-up imaging 

Implants for Corrective Osteotomies

Two wedge-shaped, textured implants used in veterinary orthopedics for corrective osteotomies, designed to support precise bone alignment procedures
  • Used in wedge osteotomies and bone alignment procedures
  • Offer mechanical strength, biological safety, and bone-bonding potential 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

VERILOX® is a line of advanced ceramic components and adjacent services designed for veterinary orthopedic surgeries, such as total hip replacements, spinal cages, and osteotomy implants for dogs and cats. 

Ceramic implants are metal-free, hypoallergenic, and highly wear-resistant. They are also corrosion-resistant and compatible with MRI and CT imaging—making them especially suitable for animals with long life expectancy or high activity levels. 

  • Backed by Human Orthopedic Expertise: CeramTec’s ceramics have been used in millions of successful human hip replacements. We’re proud that our history of expertise now supports precision veterinary orthopedic applications.
  • Designed for Clinical Reliability and Ease of Use: VERILOX® components are wear-resistant and biologically safe; free from corrosion, ion release, or allergic reaction risks; and able to facilitate imaging and follow-up care. 

This system, manufactured by Movora, combines the Ceravet zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) head with a CFR-PEEK liner, enhancing joint stability and reducing dislocation risk. It's especially beneficial for active dogs or complex revision cases. 

Yes. VERILOX® components are available in a variety of sizes, with implants designed for small dogs and cats – and able to fit patients weighing as little as 2 kg. 

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