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Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) announces ECRI's upgraded 'favorable' Evidence Bar ratings for their ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum Foam Dressings and LEAF Patient Monitoring System in pressure injury prevention. The ALLEVYN LIFE Sacrum Foam Dressing features a multilayer design for managing chronic and acute wounds, while the LEAF System is a wireless solution improving turn protocol adherence up to 98% and reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries odds by 73%.

The LEAF System has demonstrated improved nursing efficiencies and generated up to $1.8 million estimated annual cost savings in one facility's critical care units. Hospital-acquired pressure injuries cost an estimated 60,000 lives and $26.8 billion in the US annually. These ratings strengthen Smith+Nephew's position in pressure injury prevention solutions.

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) announces FDA clearance for CORIOGRAPH Pre-Op Planning and Modeling Services for total hip arthroplasty (THA). This innovative planning software, exclusive to CORI Surgical System users, enables both X-ray and CT scan planning for patient-specific outcomes.

The system leverages 15+ years of clinical expertise and over 350,000 image-based hip and knee surgery plans. Key features include advanced modeling capabilities with patient-specific spinopelvic classification, image-agnostic planning with 2D/3D images, and compatibility across Smith+Nephew's hip implant solutions.

The first procedures were completed at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, with surgeons reporting improved accuracy and optimization of component positioning.

Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AETOS Stemless, a new stemless anatomic total shoulder implant. This addition expands the AETOS Shoulder System portfolio, which was introduced last year. The device features an inlay collar, cruciate fins, and porous titanium coating designed to encourage biological fixation and maximize stability.

The AETOS Stemless allows for streamlined convertibility from Stemless to Meta Stem, offering surgeons more flexibility in personalizing treatments. The system is cleared for use in the United States and approved in Canada, complementing Smith+Nephew's Sports Medicine shoulder repair and biologics solutions. Total shoulder arthroplasty is projected to reach 250,000 procedures annually in the US by 2025.

Smith+Nephew's RENASYS EDGE Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) System has won the Red Dot Award for Design Concept 2024 in the Medical Devices and Technology Category. This award recognizes its intuitive pairing of NPWT in a patient-friendly design. The system, launched in 2024, is designed for treating chronic wounds, which affect an estimated 8.2 million people in the US with an annual financial burden of $33 billion.

The RENASYS EDGE NPWT System is lightweight, compact, and quiet, allowing patients to easily carry or wear it without drawing attention to their condition. This design consideration is crucial, as 68% of patients with chronic wounds often become self-conscious and isolated. Smith+Nephew's focus on patient-centric design is further evidenced by their PICO◊ 14 NPWT System, which also won a Red Dot Award for Design Concept in 2021 for its portable and discreet design.

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) has signed a co-marketing agreement with JointVue for its OrthoSonic™ 3D Surgery Planning Technology, the only ultrasound device currently on the market to deliver 3D preoperative planning. This technology will be used with Smith+Nephew's CORI◊ Surgical System for robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty, allowing surgeons to create personalized surgical plans.

The combination offers an ideal solution for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) where OR space is JointVue's technology provides a radiation-free, automated planning tool that generates a 3D plan within minutes, guiding surgeons to tailor procedures uniquely to each patient. This partnership expands the imaging modalities available to Smith+Nephew customers for pre-op robotic planning, potentially improving patient satisfaction and operating room efficiency.

Smith+Nephew has launched the LEGION Hinged Knee (HK) System with OXINIUM Technology in the United States. This system, part of the LEGION Total Knee System, is designed to provide a natural range of motion and allows surgeons to transition intraoperatively from a constrained revision knee implant to a hinged assembly. The OXINIUM Technology offers several advantages over traditional materials, including:

• Lower inflammatory response
• Superior wear resistance
• Reduced surface damage
• Fewer signs of corrosion damage

These benefits help mitigate common risk factors associated with revision procedures. The LEGION revision with OXINIUM Technology has demonstrated the lowest risk of re-revision compared to the class average.

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN) has announced positive feedback from the first surgical cases using its new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System. The system, designed for primary hip surgery, features a triple-taper stem design with uniform proximal loading and reduced distal stem geometry, making it ideal for anterior approach procedures. Key features include:

1. RI.HIP NAVIGATION for enhanced patient outcomes
2. Proprietary ACCUBROACH Technology for reproducible stem seating
3. User-friendly instruments suitable for direct anterior approach
4. Superior cutting and precise feel for rotational stability

Surgeons praised the system's precision, efficiency, and anatomical fit. The CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System represents a significant advancement in hip replacement technology, combining advanced technology with patient personalization.

Cadence, a leading provider of contract manufacturing solutions for MedTech and Pharma markets, has appointed Bob White to its Board of Directors. White brings over 25 years of business leadership experience, with a focus on operational excellence, technological innovation, and strategic growth. He previously served as Executive Vice President and Group President at Medtronic, managing five global businesses across 70 countries. White's experience includes:

- Leading 25,000 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities
- Achieving consistent above-market growth
- Completing seven acquisitions, a joint venture, and a multi-billion-dollar divestiture

White currently serves as an Independent Director for Smith & Nephew (NYSE: SNN) and holds an MBA from Case Western Reserve University. His appointment is expected to contribute significantly to Cadence's strategic goals and market approach.

Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) has launched TOTAL ANKLE Patient-Matched Guides for total ankle replacement (TAR) procedures. This innovative system, developed in partnership with 3D Systems, offers surgeons a predictable and efficient option for planning and performing TAR. Key benefits include:

1. Predictability in the OR with integrated fluoroscopic cues and all-in-one instrumentation
2. Accuracy to plan through fluoroscopic alignment cues and standard instrumentation
3. User-friendly design providing tactile feedback and precise patient fit

The guides are compatible with Smith+Nephew's CADENCE and SALTO TALARIS Total Ankle Systems. This launch strengthens the company's position in the growing TAR market, which is expected to see a CAGR of 6.98% through 2031.