Waypoint Orthopedics earns FDA approval for spinal pedicle screw tool

Waypoint Orthopedics earned FDA approval for the Waypoint GPS, a bone awl for pedicle screw pilot hole drilling, the devicemaker said May 15.

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Waypoint GPS is a smart gear shift that acts as a standard bone awl whild providing visual feedback wirelessly, according to a news release. It’s designed to increase the surgeon’s confidence in pilot hole drilling and is indicated for open and minimally invasive spine procedures.

“We firmly believe this product will become an everyday instrument for spine surgeons saving time, increasing confidence in screw placement, and adding layers of safety to every case regardless of approach,” Waypoint Orthopedics President and CEO Jeffrey O’Donnell, Jr. said in the release. “The Waypoint GPS has been designed to integrate easily into any workflow, all while providing the surgical team with information clearly and intuitively.”

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