WILMINGTON, DE — Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) has introduced the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR® Ankle) featuring new e+™ Polyethylene. This launch follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent approval, making STAR® Ankle the first mobile-bearing ankle system in the U.S. to include this advanced material.
The e+™ Polyethylene insert, which contains the antioxidant vitamin E, offers improved durability and stability. This material resists oxidation, maintaining consistent wear rates and mechanical properties over time. Unlike other polyethylenes that weaken through remelting, e+™ Polyethylene retains its strength, enhancing the longevity of the implant.
“With e+™ Polyethylene, we uphold our commitment to advancing our total ankle portfolio,” said Gary Justak, President and General Manager of Enovis Foot & Ankle. “We don’t just set the standard—we redefine it.”
Dr. Gregory Lundeen, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon at Reno Orthopedic Center, added, “I expect improved patient outcomes through increased polyethylene longevity, building on the outstanding survival rates of the STAR® Ankle.”
The STAR® Ankle, a trusted implant with over 40,000 uses globally, continues to set new benchmarks in patient treatment through innovations like e+™ Polyethylene and the recent STAR Patient Specific Instrumentation (PSI). Enovis remains committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes.
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