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DePuy Mitek launches implant system for partial-thickness rotator cuff repair and faster ablation technology

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DePuy Mitek, Inc., announced the launch of the HEALIX TRANSTEND Implant System, a new minimally invasive procedural solution for the repair of partially torn rotator cuffs and the VAPR VUE System with COOLPULSE technology, a new radiofrequency device that ablates tissue more quickly at equal or less heat than standard radiofrequency devices, according to a press release.

The announcement was made at the 2011 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting where DePuy Mitek is commemorated its 25th anniversary in orthopaedic sports medicine. The HEALIX TRANSTEND Implant System and VAPR VUE System with COOLPULSE technology received 510(k) clearances from the FDA.

“DePuy Mitek is constantly striving to improve or develop new sports medicine and soft tissue repair technologies and treatments that enable surgeons to optimize minimally invasive procedures so we can help patients return to the activities they love,” Ian Lawson, worldwide president, DePuy Mitek, Inc., stated in the release.

The HEALIX TRANSTEND Implant System of new anchors and instrumentation is designed to reduce the complexity of a partial articular-sided tendon avulsion (PASTA) repair, a procedure in which surgeons re-affix the partially detached rotator cuff tendon to the bone. The goal is to produce an anatomic repair that reduces pain, minimizes damage to shoulder tissue and improves function, the company noted.

The VAPR VUE System with COOLPULSE technology uses proprietary radiofrequency technology for quick and targeted ablation that minimizes charring and the risk of damage to healthy tissue. In-vitro testing demonstrated 20.4% faster ablation than the leading competitive device at equal or less heat.3 The VAPR VUE System also delivers a clear and sustained field of vision to optimize surgical efficiency. Ablation settings can be adjusted quickly and easily via the generator, hand controls, or wired or wireless footswitch, the company stated.