Smith+Nephew to showcase advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies for Robotics, Knees, Hips, and Shoulders at AAOS 2025  

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Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN) announces its showcase of advanced Orthopaedic Reconstruction technologies at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego. The company highlights several key innovations:

The CORIOGRAPH Pre-Op Planning and Modeling Services now includes support for hip procedures, featuring simulation of patient-specific daily activities. The CORI Digital Tensioner enhances knee procedure personalization through objective gap data measurements.

The new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System is designed for modern primary hip surgery, particularly anterior approach procedures. The company's OXINIUM on highly cross-linked polyethylene demonstrates >94.1% survivorship over 20 years in total hip arthroplasty.

Additionally, SNN introduces OXINIUM technology on the LEGION Hinged Knee System and receives FDA 510(k) clearance for the AETOS Stemless anatomic total shoulder system, designed for efficient procedures with maximized metaphyseal fixation.

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• OXINIUM technology shows exceptional >94.1% survivorship rate over 20 years in hip replacements
• FDA 510(k) clearance received for new AETOS Stemless shoulder system
• Expansion of CORIOGRAPH platform to include hip procedures
• Launch of new CATALYSTEM Hip System optimized for modern surgical approaches

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• None.

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Medical Technology Expert

Smith+Nephew's showcase at AAOS 2025 highlights several significant advancements that strengthen their competitive position in the $19.4 billion orthopedic reconstruction market. The FDA 510(k) clearance for their AETOS Stemless anatomic total shoulder represents a strategic entry into the growing stemless shoulder segment, addressing surgeon preference for less invasive procedures with smaller operating room footprints.

Their CORIOGRAPH platform's expansion to support hip procedures creates a more comprehensive robotic ecosystem, critical as robotic-assisted surgeries continue gaining market share. The platform's differentiated capability to simulate patient-specific activities of daily living provides a competitive advantage in the personalized medicine space.

The Australian Joint Registry data showing OXINIUM on highly cross-linked polyethylene with >94.1% survivorship over 20 years represents exceptionally strong clinical evidence that should support premium pricing and market share gains in hip reconstruction. This proven technology's expansion to the LEGION Hinged Knee System addresses the higher-margin revision knee segment.

The new CATALYSTEM Primary Hip System specifically designed for anterior approach procedures strategically targets one of the fastest-growing surgical technique preferences among orthopedic surgeons. The system's reduced distal geometry reflects the industry shift toward bone-preserving implants that maintain future revision options for younger patients.

Collectively, these innovations strengthen Smith+Nephew's competitive positioning in key growth segments of orthopedic reconstruction, with particular emphasis on personalization, robotics integration, and clinically-validated materials technology.

Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces it will feature the latest advancements in Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego this week. Some of the highlighted technologies will include:

Robotics: Optimizing and personalizing surgery

With CORIOGRAPH^◊ Pre-Op Planning and Modeling Services advanced technology and the CORI Surgical System's image-agnostic solution for robotic-assisted knee and computer-guided hip replacement procedures, Smith+Nephew offers a highly personalized approach for both surgeons and their patients. CORIOGRAPH’s recent addition of support for hip procedures expands the platform’s reach to provide advanced planning and simulation technology for THA. A defining feature of the technology is the ability to simulate a patient’s functional activities of daily living (ADLs) specific to their anatomy.¹

Alongside these advancements, the CORI^◊ Digital Tensioner enhances the level of personalization in knee procedures by providing objective gap data for planning and execution of the procedure.^2-4 Now available for UKA, TKA, and Revision TKA, the CORI Digital Tensioner is designed to deliver accurate gap balance measurements with the CORI Surgical System for optimizing the surgical plan to align with each patient’s unique soft tissue anatomy.

These cutting-edge technologies enable a highly personalized and tailored surgical approach with the CORI Surgical System, ensuring that patient-specific needs are met. Learn more by visiting the CORIOGRAPH  webpage here.

                                        

Hips: Best-in-class just got better

Smith+Nephew’s new CATALYSTEM^◊ Primary Hip System is designed to address the evolving demands of primary hip surgery - including the increased adoption of anterior approach procedures. It features a triple-taper stem design with uniform proximal loading,⁵ and the reduced distal stem geometry and shorter lengths are ideal for anterior approach - and suitable for all approaches.⁶

Smith+Nephew’s total hip arthroplasty (THA) portfolio was recently recognized in the latest annual report from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry. It highlighted the exceptional performance of proprietary OXINIUM^◊ (Oxidized Zirconium) on highly cross-linked polyethylene where the data indicated the combination has the highest survivorship rate (>94.1%) among all bearing combinations over a 20-year period for THA.⁷ Read the press release here.

Knees: Raising the bar in revisions

Smith+Nephew recently launched proprietary OXINIUM implant technology on the LEGION^◊ Hinged Knee (HK) System that delivers the durability of metals, the wear resistance of ceramics, and corrosion resistance better than both metal and ceramic.^8-14 Part of the LEGION Total Knee (TK) System, the LEGION HK System is designed to provide a natural range of motion with medial pivot, lateral roll back, and screw home. Since 2011, the LEGION HK System has enabled surgeons to transition intraoperatively from a constrained revision knee implant to a CoCr-hinged assembly. Learn more by visiting the LEGION HK webpage here.

AETOS^◊ Shoulder System: Elegant design. Elevated experience.

Smith+Nephew recently received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for a stemless anatomic total shoulder for the AETOS Shoulder System (AETOS Stemless). AETOS Stemless addresses the growing demand for anatomic total shoulder replacement with a small operating room footprint allowing for an efficient procedure.¹⁵ It is designed to maximize metaphyseal fixation and stability with an inlay collar, cruciate fins, and porous titanium coating to encourage biological fixation.^16,17 Learn more by visiting the AETOS webpage here.

To learn more about Smith+Nephew’s advanced solutions for Orthopaedic Reconstruction, please visit our booth (#3729) at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in San Diego March 11-13, 2025 or visit wwww.smith-nephew.com.

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References

1. Smith+Nephew 2020. Internal Report. EA/RECON/VISIONAIRE/001/v6.
2. Smith+Nephew 2022. Optimus TKA Tensioner Gap Assessment Verification Report. Internal Report. 10059269.
3. Smith+Nephew 2022. Tensioner KPC: Tensioner Calibration Check. Internal Report. TR100116, REV B.
4. Smith+Nephew 2022. CORI TENSIONER. 2020.04 Study Cases. Preliminary Analysis Report REV B.
5. Smith + Nephew 2024. Finite Element Analysis of the CATALYSTEM Hip Stem Design. Internal Report. OR-24-025
6. Smith + Nephew 2024. Surgeon Feedback on the CATALYSTEM Total Hip System. Internal Report.  CSD.REC.24.001
7. Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) Hip, Knee & Shoulder Arthroplasty: 2024 Annual Report Adelaide; AOA, 2024:1–629. Available at: https://aoanjrr.sahmri.com/annual-reports-2024. Accessed December 11, 2024.
8. Sheth NP, Lementowski P, Hunter G, Garino JP. Clinical applications of oxidized zirconium. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2008;17(1):17-26.
9. Davidson JA, Mishra AK, Poggie RA. Friction and UHMWPE wear of cobalt alloy, zirconia, titanium nitride, and amorphous diamond-like carbon implant bearing surfaces. Poster presented at: 4th World Biomaterials Con1992; Berlin, FRG.
10. Hobbs L, Rozen V, Mangin S, Treska M. Oxidation Microstructures and Interfaces in the Oxidized Zirconium Knee. Int J Appl Ceram Technol. 2005.
11. Long M, Riester L, Hunter G. Nano-Hardness Measurements of Oxidized Zr.2.5Nb and Various Orthopaedic Materials. 1998.
12. Smith+Nephew 2010. Hip Simulator Wear Testing of XLPE Liners Against Oxidized Zr-2.5Nb and BIOLOX Delta Heads. Interal Report. OR-10-155
13. Smith+Nephew 2010. OR-10-155.
14. Smith+Nephew 2016. OR-16-127
15. Smith+Nephew 2023. AETOS Instruments & Trays.
16. Internal Report. ER-04-0990-0020 REV B
17. Pilliar RM. Cementless implant fixation—toward improved reliability. Orthopedic Clinics of North America. 2005;36(1):113-119

       

About Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew is a portfolio medical technology business focused on the repair, regeneration and replacement of soft and hard tissue. We exist to restore people’s bodies and their self-belief by using technology to take the limits off living. We call this purpose ‘Life Unlimited’. Our 17,000 employees deliver this mission every day, making a difference to patients’ lives through the excellence of our product portfolio, and the invention and application of new technologies across our three global business units of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT and Advanced Wound Management.

Founded in Hull, UK, in 1856, we now operate in around 100 countries, and generated annual sales of $5.8 billion in 2024. Smith+Nephew is a constituent of the FTSE100 (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN). The terms ‘Group’ and ‘Smith+Nephew’ are used to refer to Smith & Nephew plc and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the survivorship rate of Smith+Nephew's OXINIUM technology in hip replacements?

According to the Australian Orthopaedic Association Registry, SNN's OXINIUM on highly cross-linked polyethylene shows >94.1% survivorship rate over 20 years in total hip arthroplasty.

What new FDA clearance did Smith+Nephew (SNN) receive for shoulder surgery?

SNN received FDA 510(k) clearance for the AETOS Stemless anatomic total shoulder system, designed for efficient procedures with metaphyseal fixation.

What are the key features of SNN's new CATALYSTEM Hip System?

The CATALYSTEM features a triple-taper stem design with uniform proximal loading and reduced distal stem geometry, optimized for anterior approach procedures.

How does the CORIOGRAPH system enhance surgical planning for SNN procedures?

CORIOGRAPH provides advanced planning and simulation technology, including patient-specific daily activity simulations and support for both knee and hip procedures.