05/12/2022    

PODIATRIC PRODUCTS IN THE NEWS

First Lapidus Wedge with an FDA Lengthening Reference, Launched

 

Walter Strash, DPM of San Antonio, TX was part of the Nvision design team creating the first Lapidus wedge with an FDA lengthening reference. According to Nvision’s Senior Vice President of Product Development, Tom Zink, “Most Lapidus procedures shorten the first ray to some extent. The Trigon Lapidus Wedge System restores the natural anatomy which restores the natural function of the first ray. The ability to restore the natural length can be beneficial in revision cases and also in a primary fusion because it prevents possible secondary issues due to the loss of length.” The Trigon Lapidus Wedge will allow triplanar correction of hallux valgus deformity promoting proper alignment of the first ray.

 

Dr. Walter Strash

 

Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc. is a San Antonio, TX based company creating foot and ankle along with spine implants. The Lapidus and Subtalar Fusion Wedges are the fifth and sixth medical devices cleared by Nvision utilizing PEEK-OPTIMA Enhanced HA.

 

Source: Elizabeth Hofheinz, MPH, MED, This Week in Orthopedics [4/11/22]