Johnson & Johnson MedTech (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that it launched new variable angle optimized locking technology (VOLT) plating systems.
The launch includes VOLT distal radius (wrist) and VOLT proximal humerus 3.5 plating systems. According to a news release, the systems aim to address a critical gap in treating two common fractures. Johnson & Johnson MedTech said wrist fractures account for nearly 20% of all emergency department cases. Meanwhile, proximal humerus fractures rank third among fragility fractures, representing nearly 6% of all adult cases.
Both systems feature the same precision threaded locking technology introduced with the original VOLT platform last year. The design improves stability, enhances performance, expands surgical options and increases efficiency.
Johnson & Johnson MedTech said it designed VOLT wrist in conjunction with the Hand Expert Group within the AO Technical Commission. It includes the VOLT two-column distal radius rim plate, which features a new plate shape allowing it to sit more distal to the target distal fragments. The profile is also significantly less prominent in the area of the flexor pollicis longus region.
VOLT proximal humerus 3.5 adds the flexibility of variable angle locking with more plate length options. The plate also features suture holes designed for easier suture passage and its locking screws have an atraumatic tip to reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation.
“The VOLT wrist treatment system and VOLT proximal humerus 3.5 plating system are not only a testament to advanced engineering but also reflect a deep understanding of the needs of surgeons and patients,” said Aldo Denti, company group chair, Orthopaedics, Johnson & Johnson MedTech. “These innovations are designed to provide surgeons with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of upper extremity fractures with confidence.”
