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September 17, 2023
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OrthoPediatrics receives FDA 510(k) clearance of pediatric tibial nailing system

Fact checked byGina Brockenbrough, MA
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Key takeaways:

  • OrthoPediatrics has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Pediatric Nailing Platform | Tibia system.
  • The system includes rigid cannulated nails and specialized instrumentation for growing pediatric patients.

OrthoPediatrics Corp. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Pediatric Nailing Platform | Tibia surgical system, according to a press release.

The Pediatric Nailing Platform | Tibia (PNP Tibia) system includes rigid cannulated nails and specialized instrumentation for multiple surgical techniques in growing pediatric patients, according to the release.

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“We are pleased with the FDA 510(k) clearance for our new PNP Tibia system, which allows physicians to better treat children with implants and instruments that are made for their unique anatomy and musculoskeletal conditions,” Joe Hauser, president of trauma and deformity correction at OrthoPediatrics, said in the release. “Our engineering team developed this first-of-its kind system in close collaboration with a group of renown surgeons to address the most common challenges they face in tibial trauma and deformity cases,” Hauser said.