The new product has enhanced bone plate fit and reduced protrusion
West Chester, Pennsylvania – June 9, 2021 – Today, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices* announced that DePuy Synthes** has launched a 2.7 mm Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate (VA LCP®) Clavicle Plate System for Treatment of lateral, axial and medial fractures for small, medium and large clavicles. 1 The plate shape provided by this new system reflects the correlation between the patient's height and the size of the clavicle to match the arch and contour of the clavicle and accommodate the wide anatomical variation of the clavicle. 2 The VA LCP® Clavicle Plate System provides a thinner plate, a more accurate fit between the plate and the bone, and reduces the degree of protrusion. 2
Clavicle fractures or clavicle fractures account for about 5% of all adult fractures. 3 In complex situations, the patient may need to use a fixation device for surgery to readjust the clavicle. 4 One of the most common complications of this surgery is the need to remove the hardware due to the irritation caused by the protruding plate. 4
"The next-generation VA clavicle plate system is the result of a collaborative and comprehensive morphological and epidemiological study of the AO Institute, the AO Technical Committee and the DePuy Synthes Upper Limb R&D Team," said Simon Lambert of London, England serving as an orthopedic surgeon and AO Technical Committee Chairman of the Upper Limb Global Expert Committee***, who assisted in the development of the system. "The system provides an optimized length sequence with novel shapes and forms; matches the range of adult clavicle sizes, has better plate fit, optimizes fracture fixation for all adult patient groups, and may reduce grafts caused by protruding plates. Incoming and removing needs."
Throughout the development of the 2.7 mm VA LCP® Clavicle System, DePuy Synthes conducted extensive research; examined more than 600 clavicle CT scans from a broad patient population and analyzed 15 different parameters of each bone to determine the patient’s height and Correlation between the shape of the clavicle. 5 These data are used to design patients with a wide range of different statures, including patients with short stature, with low-profile plates that enhance the plate-to-bone fitting. 2
IV Hall****, Global President of Trauma, Limbs, CMF and Animal Health at DePuy Synthes, said: "There is a great need for a treatment plan that can adapt to the anatomical variation of the clavicle in patients experiencing these types of fractures." "We are very proud to be able to provide this new system as a Part of our comprehensive limb product portfolio."
The VA LCP® Clavicle System will be launched globally this year. To learn more, click here.
About Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices At Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, we are helping people live their best lives. With more than a century of expertise, we are responding to pressing healthcare challenges and taking bold steps to set new standards of care while improving people's healthcare experience. In surgery, orthopedics, vision and interventional solutions, we are helping to save lives and paving the way for a healthier future for everyone around the world.
About DePuy Synthes DePuy Synthes is an orthopedic company of Johnson & Johnson, providing one of the most comprehensive orthopedic product portfolios in the world, helping the millions of patients we serve to heal and resume sports. In addition to the VELYS™ digital surgery product portfolio, DePuy Synthes solutions are designed to advance patient care in professional fields such as joint reconstruction, trauma, limbs, cranio-maxillofacial, spine surgery, and sports medicine, while providing clinical and Economic Value.
Based on our proud product innovation and industry-first tradition, we are reimagining the orthopedic landscape throughout the continuous care process through new advances in medical technology and digital surgery to keep people moving today and tomorrow. For more information, please visit www.depuysynthes.com
Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding the 2.7 mm variable-angle locking compression plate clavicle system as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If the basic assumptions prove to be inaccurate or known or unknown risks or uncertainties become reality, the actual results may differ materially from the expectations and forecasts of DePuy Synthes, Inc. and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: uncertainties in regulatory approvals; uncertainties in commercial success; challenges to patents; competition, including technological advancements, new products and patents obtained by competitors; manufacturing difficulties and delays; Product efficacy or safety issues related to product recalls or regulatory actions; changes in applicable laws and regulations, including global healthcare reforms; changes in the behavior and consumption patterns of purchasers of healthcare products and services; and trends in healthcare cost control. For more listings and explanations of these risks, uncertainties and other factors, please refer to Johnson & Johnson’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2021, including the title "Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" "Part" and "Item 1A." Risk factors" and the company’s recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as the company’s subsequent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these documents are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or by Johnson & Johnson Provided by the company’s request. Neither DePuy Synthes, Inc. nor Johnson & Johnson undertakes to update any forward-looking statements due to new information or future events or developments.
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*Includes the surgical, orthopedic, vision and interventional solutions business of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Division ** DePuy Synthes represents the products and services of DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. and its affiliates. **** IV Hall is an employee of Medical Device Business Services, Inc. *** The AO Institute and the AO Technical Committee are part of the AO Foundation, which is an independent, medically directed non-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation and research organization , Specializing in surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal diseases, partly funded by DePuy Synthes. **** IV Hall is an employee of Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
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