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Smith+Nephew first to market with revision knee indication on robotics platform

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Smith+Nephew is the first orthopaedics company to receive FDA 510(k) clearance for a revision indication using a robotics-assisted platform.

Key Points: 
  • Smith+Nephew is the first orthopaedics company to receive FDA 510(k) clearance for a revision indication using a robotics-assisted platform.
  • Surgeons can now experience the power and versatility of one robotics platform when using the CORI Surgical System.
  • With broader capabilities and expanded indications, it can address robotic-assisted total, partial, and now revision knee arthroplasty, along with computer-guided total hip arthroplasty.
  • "Beingfirst to market with a revision indicationfor robotic-assisted knee replacement surgeryis a significant milestone in orthopaedics," said Randy Kilburn,Executive Vice President & General Manager, Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Robotics and Digital for Smith+Nephew.

Smith+Nephew announces first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION™ CONCELOC™ Cementless Total Knee System

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN), (NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System was performed by Dr. Cyna Khalily, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee in Louisville, KY.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN), (NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System was performed by Dr. Cyna Khalily, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee in Louisville, KY.
    Smith+Nephew is the only medical device company to offer both total and partial cementless knee implants, and now, a robotic-assisted solution for cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with the CORI Surgical System.
  • The LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System addresses the critical elements of the cementless total knee through its unique design.
  • The CORI Surgical System is a second-generation platform that is small, portable, and capable of performing robotic-assisted knee and computer-guided hip surgery on a single platform.
  • Smith+Nephew continues to provide technological innovation with its robotics platform, coupled with advanced materials science and a history of successful clinical performance*3-6with leading implants, like the LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System.

Smith+Nephew to showcase JOURNEY™ II Unicompartmental Knee System at ESSKA Congress 2022

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

LONDON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces it will showcase its latest JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee (UK) System during the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy 2022 Congress being held in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces it will showcase its latest JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee (UK) System during the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy 2022 Congress being held in Paris, France.
  • "Smith+Nephew has a successful legacy in the development of unicompartmental knee solutions and our JOURNEY II UK System is the next innovative chapter in that story.
  • JOURNEY II UK will be showcased as part of the Smith+Nephew Lunch Symposium "Overcoming UKA challenges with a new Implant Design and Handheld Robotics" at the ESSKA 2022 Congress on 29 April at 12:30pm CEST.
  • Nherera L, Verma S, Trueman P. Cost-effectiveness of robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (r-UKA) using NAVIOTM compared to traditional unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (t-UKA) for patients with unicompartmental osteoarthritis.

Smith+Nephew introduces the LEGION™ CONCELOC™ Cementless Total Knee System with proprietary 3D printed Advanced Porous Titanium technology

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

CONCELOC Advanced Porous Titanium is a patented, proprietary, 3D printed porous structure technology first used in Smith+Nephew's leading REDAPTRevision Hip System, launched in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • CONCELOC Advanced Porous Titanium is a patented, proprietary, 3D printed porous structure technology first used in Smith+Nephew's leading REDAPTRevision Hip System, launched in 2016.
  • CONCELOC is created in a virtual environment and manufactured through 3D printing additive manufacturing to optimize its porous structure to promote bony ingrowth.1-4
    "LEGION CONCELOC addresses the critical elements of the cementless total knee through its unique design.
  • Combining CONCELOC 3D printing technology with LEGION's clinicalsuccess5-8 * treating over two million patients creates a unique, modern cementless knee implant.
  • The LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System is now available in North America and will be introduced in various European and Asia Pacific markets once regulatory approvals are finalised.

Smith+Nephew introduces the LEGION™ CONCELOC™ Cementless Total Knee System with proprietary 3D printed Advanced Porous Titanium technology

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces the introduction of its LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System (TKS) and first completed surgical procedures. 

Key Points: 
  • CONCELOC Advanced Porous Titanium is a patented, proprietary, 3D printed porous structure technology first used in Smith+Nephew's leading REDAPTRevision Hip System, launched in 2016.
  • CONCELOC is created in a virtual environment and manufactured through 3D printing additive manufacturing to optimize its porous structure to promote bony ingrowth.1-4
    "LEGION CONCELOC addresses the critical elements of the cementless total knee through its unique design.
  • Combining CONCELOC 3D printing technology with LEGION's clinicalsuccess5-8 * treating over two million patients creates a unique, modern cementless knee implant.
  • The LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System is now available in North America and will be introduced in various European and Asia Pacific markets once regulatory approvals are finalised.