Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces promising surgeon feedback from the first completed cases utilizing its new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System. Designed to address the evolving demands of primary hip surgery - including the increased adoption of anterior approach procedures – the CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System features a triple-taper stem design with uniform proximal loading.1  The reduced distal stem geometry and shorter lengths are ideal for anterior approach but suitable for all approaches.2

The first surgical procedures using the CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System were completed last week in the United States by three prominent orthopaedic surgeons who commented on their experience utilizing the system for the first time.

“Smith+Nephew's new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System with RI.HIP NAVIGATION represents the beginning of a new era combining advanced technology and patient personalization that will, without doubt, enhance patient outcomes,” said Dr. Thorsten Seyler of Duke University.

The CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System also utilizes proprietary, patent-pending, ACCUBROACH◊ Technology delivering proven reproducibility between broach and implant giving confidence in predictable and reproducible stem seating.3,4

“The instruments were exceptionally user-friendly and ideal for the direct anterior approach,” commented George Haidukewych MD, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida. “The broaches showed a significant improvement in performance, offering superior cutting and a more precise feel for rotational stability. In comparison to other implants I've used in recent years, these stand out as markedly better. Overall A-plus…it could not have gone better.”

Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf, Orthopedic Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Surgeon at NYU Langone Health commented, "The case went smoothly and exceeded all my expectations. It's the best anatomically fitting stem I've ever seen - it fit the patient's anatomy perfectly. The advantage of the broaches giving exact stem-to-broach positioning is unmatched in the industry.”

To learn more about Smith+Nephew's new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System for total hip arthroplasty, please visit https://www.smith-nephew.com/en/health-care-professionals/products/orthopaedics/catalystem

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References

  1. Smith + Nephew 2024. Finite Element Analysis of the CATALYSTEM Hip Stem Design. Internal Report. OR-24-025
  2. Smith + Nephew 2024. Surgeon Feedback on the CATALYSTEM Total Hip System. Internal Report.  CSD.REC.24.001
  3. Smith + Nephew 2024. Cadaveric study of the repeatability of CATALYSTEM broach and femoral stem seating level. Internal Report. 10144794
  4. Smith + Nephew 2024. CATALYSTEM Accubroach Femur to Bone Interaction Design Rationale. Internal Report. 10142827

This document is provided for informational purposes and is not intended to serve as medical advice.  It is the responsibility of healthcare professionals to determine and utilise the appropriate products and techniques according to their own clinical judgment for each of their patients.

The surgeon testimonials set out in this document represent the individual surgeon's opinions, findings, beliefs, and/or experiences.  Individual results will vary.  The surgeons featured were involved in the development of CATALYSTEM and were compensated by Smith+Nephew for their time. 

To review the information needed to understand and use CATALYSTEM safely and effectively, including indications for use, contraindications, effects, precautions, and warnings, please consult the product's applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.

Products featured may not be available in individual markets due to regulatory and/or medical practices. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative if you have questions about availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.

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