Tornier Ultra-Short Stem Arthroplasty System Cleared
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
The company expects to capture a substantial portion of the market for total shoulder replacement surgeries and says the design of the Simpliciti system will draw in younger patients.
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