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The following is a sampling of some recent updates covering Depuy Synthes that were compiled, reviewed and posted in real-time by our SmartTRAK analysts.
New Products:
- DePuy Synthes will distribute Expanding Innovations’ X-Pac Expandable Lumbar Cage System in the US. The system allows for controlled expansion of both height and lordosis and post-packing of graft.
- In its Q420 earnings call, JNJ touted the FDA clearance of its VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for use w/ the ATTUNE* knee system. The Company will launch its VELYS robot for TKA in 2021, however, specific timing was not provided. JNJ Q420 Earnings Transcript on Seeking Alpha
- WFS analyst Larry Biegelsen notes that in addition to competitive advantages including small footprint, digital connectivity, short set-up time & small learning curve, JNJ’s VELYS robot is expected to be cost-effective w/ prior commentary suggesting a price point of ~$250K.
Market:
- With regard to digital, JNJ*, CEO Alex Gorsky says US penetration rate is ~10% & only a few % points globally. But given procedure trends and the Company's global footprint, he believes J&J is well-positioned in digital for long-term. JNJ Q121 Earnings Transcript on Seeking Alpha
- JNJ* said that despite knee’s global 9.9% decline, they expect improvement in Q2 & Q3 as patients will begin to return for deferred procedures and hospitals will work through backlogs, including in EU as vaccine proceeds there. JNJ Q121 Earnings Transcript on Seeking Alpha
- Hips returned to worldwide growth in Q121 increasing +3.2% CC driven by a combination of market recovery, focus on anterior approach solutions and demand for the ACTIS stem aided by the Company’s enabling technologies. JNJ Q121 Earnings Transcript on Seeking Alpha
Deals/Financing:
- DePuy Synthes announced it entered into a co-promotion agreement w/ MedEnvision to provide tools in support of the ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE Hip platform including EsySuit surgical drapes and the Gripper retractor control tool. LinkedIn
Studies:
- VA-LCP Distal Radius 2.4mm* - The potential risk of flexor tendon damage is decreased w/ the use of the Volar RIM Plate w/ its smooth profile despite the plate’s prominence over the watershed line leading a recent study of 84 pts to conclude it can be applied to more challenging fxs. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol
- PFNA* - Satisfactory results w/ no occurrence of internal fixation failure can be achieved w/ the PFNA when used in the fixation of high plane intertrochanteric femur fxs concluded a retrospective analysis of 33 pts. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi
Patents:
- DePuy’s US Patent Application “HELICAL BALLOON ASSIST DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME” was published describing a more flexible device for tracking deeper than proximal cerebral vasculature. 20210128164
- In May 2021, Depuy Ireland’s US Patent Application “Moment Induced Total Arthroplasty Prosthetic” was published describing a prosthetic total knee replacement system. 20210137689
- In May 2021, Depuy Ireland’s US Patent Application “Composite Orthopaedic Prosthesis and Method of Making the Same” was published describing a knee prosthesis constructed of polymeric materials. 20210137690
Clinical/Regulatory
- TFNA* - JNJ/DePuy Synthes* - An interventional study began in May 2021 to investigate the shortening & collapse of pertrochanteric fxs following surgical treatment w/ the TFNA. Schedule for completion in May 2023, the study has an estimated enrollment of 218. clinicaltrials.gov
- Study to Compare Reverse Shoulder Humeral Components - Universitaire Ziekenhuizen Leuven, Belgium, is not yet recruiting for its 300-pt interventional clinical trial focusing on reverse shoulder humeral components to compare DePuy Synthes’ Delta Xtend to Zimmer Biomet’s Trabecular Metal. clinicaltrials.gov
- Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder - DePuy Orthopaedics received 510(k) clearance to extend the shelf life of the Delta XTEND Reverse Shoulder from 5 to 10 yrs.
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