ELEC®plus ZTA

Zirconia-toughened alumina for ceramic hip components.

ELEC®plus ZTA ceramic material for hip implant components
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ELEC®plus ZTA

ELEC®plus is HiPer Medical's zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA). The existing website assigns the material to femoral heads, acetabular liners and revision heads and references ISO 6474-2.

Material class
ZTA
Full name
Zirconia-toughened alumina
Products
Heads, liners, revision heads
Standard
ISO 6474-2

Material classification

ZTA describes an alumina matrix containing zirconia. Specific material properties must be taken from the approved material specification; this page does not add unverified values.

Product assignment

Existing product data documents ELEC®plus for 28–48 mm femoral heads, 28–48 mm acetabular-liner inner diameters and 28–40 mm revision heads.

OEM documentation

For development and procurement projects, HiPer Medical provides the documentation available for the specific component. A standards reference alone does not constitute product approval.

Frequently asked professional questions

What does ZTA mean?

ZTA stands for zirconia-toughened alumina.

Is ELEC®plus a product or a material?

ELEC®plus is the material and brand designation; individual products also have their own geometries and specifications.

Source and currency

Technische Grundlage: ELEC®plus material page. Responsible publisher: HiPer Medical AG. Last updated: 3 August 2026. Approved product documentation remains binding.

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