Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital and Tampa-based Florida Orthopaedic Institute became the first in the world to perform surgery using Smith+Nephew’s EVOS Pelvic and Acetabular System, an FDA-cleared system for treating complex pelvic and acetabular fractures.
The first procedure was performed at Tampa General in August. Hassan Mir, MD, a Florida Orthopaedic Institute physician, performed the procedure and was one of four physicians who helped design the system with Smith+Nephew, according to an Aug. 28 news release.
The system includes bone plates in multiple shapes and sizes and several types of screws, giving surgeons options to address the anatomy and complexity of pelvic injuries. The FDA cleared the system in February 2025 for fixation of fractures and disruptions of the pelvis and acetabulum in skeletally mature patients.
Following the first procedure, the system is expected to become available to surgeons at other U.S. hospitals and health systems, with broader global availability anticipated in the future, according to the release.
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