Michael Barbella, Managing Editor02.02.24
GLW Foot & Ankle (Carbon22), a GLW Medical Innovation company (GLW) is rolling out its Apollo Ankle Fracture (AFX) Plating System, featuring additive manufactured titanium shell polyetheretherketone filled (TI-PEEK) plates, single-use instruments, and reduction and joint preparation instruments.
The Apollo AFX Plating System offers an evidence-based design of see-through, “ortholucent” bone plates and screws. The System includes a portfolio of one-third tubular, distal lateral fibula, posterior tibial, medial malleolar, hook, and syndesmosis plates. GLW’s patented PEEKLOC variable-angle locking screw technology enhances plate fit and screw placement, according to the company. With low-profile plate constructs, the System brings major benefits over conventional locking by offering flush screw head, no cold welding and minimized screw back out.
“We are elevating the plating market through our 3-D printed TI-PEEK hybrid plating platform," GLW President/CEO Vadim Gurevich said. "These ortholucent plates represent a game-changing technology in the market by delivering a clinically differentiated and cost-effective solution to the orthopedic landscape.”
The System’s TI-PEEK plates have key advantages over conventional plates including the following:
Company products are available in the United States through GLW's strategic sales partner Innov8ortho LLC.
GLW is a medical technology company developing orthopedic extremity and trauma implants and instruments. GLW owns issued patents and pending patent applications that cover hybrid materials and cost-effective manufacturing.
The Apollo AFX Plating System offers an evidence-based design of see-through, “ortholucent” bone plates and screws. The System includes a portfolio of one-third tubular, distal lateral fibula, posterior tibial, medial malleolar, hook, and syndesmosis plates. GLW’s patented PEEKLOC variable-angle locking screw technology enhances plate fit and screw placement, according to the company. With low-profile plate constructs, the System brings major benefits over conventional locking by offering flush screw head, no cold welding and minimized screw back out.
“We are elevating the plating market through our 3-D printed TI-PEEK hybrid plating platform," GLW President/CEO Vadim Gurevich said. "These ortholucent plates represent a game-changing technology in the market by delivering a clinically differentiated and cost-effective solution to the orthopedic landscape.”
The System’s TI-PEEK plates have key advantages over conventional plates including the following:
- Ortholucency—The radio-translucent properties of these ankle fracture plates have been shown to greatly improve visualization of bony structures when using medical imaging. This enables easier assessments of implant placement and healing process progress with the potential for promoting shorter time to weight-bearing.
- Anatomical profile—With additive manufacturing, the plates mimic anatomy, which helps support superior contouring to accommodate complex anatomy and reduction of contouring intraoperatively.
- Stress shielding protection—Allows for more weight bearing by the bones, which can lead to reduced short and long-term bone loss, faster healing, non-union prevention and less refractures upon plate removal.
Company products are available in the United States through GLW's strategic sales partner Innov8ortho LLC.
GLW is a medical technology company developing orthopedic extremity and trauma implants and instruments. GLW owns issued patents and pending patent applications that cover hybrid materials and cost-effective manufacturing.