Think Surgical and United Orthopedic have announced a global joint marketing agreement of Think’s Active robotic system and United’s U2 knee system. Think’s Active robotic system consists of a 3D pre-surgical planning workstation and its computer-assisted Active robot. Its use in total knee arthroplasty is the subject of an FDA investigational device exemption study, with clearance anticipated in […]
United Orthopedic wins FDA nod for E-XPE hip liner
United Orthopedic Corp said today that it won FDA clearance for its E-XPE vitamin E highly cross-linked polyethylene hip liner. The Irvine, Calif.-based company said that the E-XPE is a next-gen version of its highly cross-linked polyethylene blended with vitamin E intended to improve wear resistance and maintain oxidative stability and mechanical properties. United Orthopedic […]
United Orthopedic launches 7-year U2 knee system trial
United Orthopedic Corp. said today it launched a new trial of its U2 total knee arthroplasty system and has enrolled the 1st patient in the trial. In the study, the Irvine, Calif.-based company will examine short and long term clinical performance and implant survivorship in patients undergoing TKA procedures with its U2 unit. “We were extremely […]
FDA clears United Orthopedic Corp.’s E-XPE knee implant
United Orthopedic Corp. said today that the FDA cleared its E-XPE polyethylene knee insert. The device was designed to reduce the risk of oxidation in patients with knee replacements. The E-XPE insert is made of highly cross-linked polyethylene blended with 0.1% vitamin E. United Orthopedic claims the composition of the device resists wear without compromising […]
