DePuy Synthes Gains US FDA Clearance For Velys Robot For Total Knee Surgery

DePuy Synthes expects its Velys robotic-assisted system to be cost-effective, easy-to-use and to be well-suited for use in ambulatory surgery centers.

Knee arthrosplasty

Johnson & Johnson (Pty) LtdDePuy Synthes group announced on 19 January it received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance for its Velys robotic-assisted solution for total knee arthroplasty, which will rival existing orthopedic robotic offerings by major competitors Stryker Corporation, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. and Smith & Nephew plc. (Also see "Role Of Digital Surgery Will Continue To Grow Despite Cost Constraints" - Medtech Insight, 8 October, 2020.)

The initial clearance for Velys will be for total knee arthroplasty using DePuy’s Attune Total Knee System. The company plans...

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