In Brief: Wright Medical Technology
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Wright Medical Technology: Launches S.O.S. (Segmented Orthopaedic System) distal femoral implant, completing its modular femoral system, which also consists of the S.O.S. proximal femoral implant. Both the proximal distal implants feature titanium modular pieces which can be size-adjusted intraoperatively. "This cost-effective alternative to traditional custom implants allows our customers a 50% cost reduction" compared to custom implants, the company claims. The proximal femoral implant was cleared by FDA in August 1994...