Forma Medical Ends Limited Release of its MI Plate and Screw System

Forma Medical Inc.’s OptimalMTP system has treated 15 patients in its limited market release—enough for the company to implement a broad commercialization initiative.

OptimalMTP reportedly is the world’s first minimally invasive (MI) plate and screw solution for MIS fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, according to Forma Medical. The system represents a significant advancement in orthopedic surgery, offering surgeons a reproducible method to perform minimally invasive surgery on the first MTP joint. Historically, the biomechanical benefits of a plate and screw system have been limited to more invasive procedures. With OptimalMTP, however, surgeons can achieve the biomechanical benefits of a plate and screw construct while also providing patients with the advantages of minimally invasive surgery.
 
“Reaching this milestone with our 15th patient successfully treated is a testament to the speed in which Forma innovates,” Forma Medical President Andrew C. Davison said. “Our mission is to empower surgeons with innovative tools that improve patient outcomes, and OptimalMTP is a perfect example of how technology can transform traditional surgical techniques.”

THe OptimalMTP system features:

• A sleek, low-profile plate design to allow for MIS insertion and low profile screw heads
• Plate insertion and crossing screw targeting instrumentation to streamline the procedure
• Beveled cannulated 4 mm compression to compress the joint and seats flush along the bone
• A comprehensive system including MIS burrs and streamlined instrumentation to aid in fast and efficient fixation 

Forma Medical Inc. is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures implants and instruments for orthopedic surgery. The company’s mission is to advance patient care through the design, development, manufacturing, and distribution of next-generation orthopedic devices.