DePuy Synthes’ Velys earns FDA nod for partial knee replacements

DePuy Synthes earned FDA 510(k) clearance for the Velys robot with unicompartmental knee replacements, the devicemaker said June 7.

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The unicompartmental knee arthroplasty application is designed for medial and lateral procedures, according to a news release. It is compatible with the Sigma HP unicondylar knee system with the reusable Intuition instruments. The Velys robot will help surgeons with implant placement without a CT scan.

The Velys robot has been cleared for total knee replacements in 20 markets and has been used in more than 55,000 procedures.

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