Medtronic Kanghui Orthopedics Unveils Multiple New Products at COA 2019

Shanghai, November 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic Kanghui Orthopedics Group, a global leader in orthopedics, showcased a range of new trauma and spine products and solutions at the 14th COA International Academic Congress, presenting domestic and international orthopedic surgeons with more treatment options tailored to the needs of the Chinese market and other markets worldwide. The new products exhibited included the NEOSUPRA® (locking) tibial intramedullary nail and CAPMATE^TMLumbar interbody fusion cages, ECO posterior thoracolumbar fixation system, ESSENT KH® vertebral body expansion balloon catheter, and VARILOC® locking compression plate system.

“I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming launch of multiple new products in spine and trauma. These new offerings are poised for release, dedicated to providing physicians and patients with improved intraoperative experiences and postoperative recovery,” said Dr. Wei Xuan, newly appointed General Manager of Medtronic Kanghui Orthopedics.Tao“Great products are never created overnight. Over the past few years, we have been integrating cutting-edge technologies and therapies with clinical needs to research, develop, and design orthopedic products better suited for the Chinese market. Through repeated validation of new products and the collection of clinical feedback, we have truly succeeded in delivering trustworthy products to more physicians and patients.””

New Product Launches: Empowering Physicians

The NEOSUPRA® (locking) tibial intramedullary nail, soon to be launched by Medtronic Kanghui Orthopedics Group, enables multi-planar interlocking to maximize bone purchase at each osteotomy surface, thereby expanding the range of indications. Its simplified and user-friendly instrumentation allows for proximal locking with a single-button rotation. The lightweight carbon fiber distal targeting jig facilitates simple and efficient distal locking, reducing operative time and radiation exposure. Suprapatellar and infrapatellar instrumentation options are provided to accommodate different clinical indications.

At this exhibition, the newly launched CAPMATE^TMLumbar Interbody Fusion Cage: Building on Medtronic’s classic design and incorporating the needs of the Chinese market, this device has been optimized and upgraded to serve as a reliable assistant for surgeons, enhancing the reliability of lumbar fusion procedures.

Furthermore, the ECO posterior thoracolumbar fixation system fully leverages Medtronic’s global R&D technology and resources. With a focus on efficiency, classic design, and optimization, and grounded in localized application, it aims to enhance intraoperative experience and clinical outcomes.

ESSENT KH® Vertebral Balloon System is indicated for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures in elderly patients. Building upon Medtronic’s Kyphon balloon technology and design, this product offers significant improvements in post-injury pain, quality of life, and functional mobility.

Quality Assurance, Forging a New Beginning

Kanghui’s upcoming new products have been repeatedly discussed and validated over the past few years to ensure their performance is both reasonable and effective. Having undergone mechanical and biomechanical testing, these new products and their accompanying tools have completed their transformation through rigorous evaluations of limits, failure modes, and service life.

Meanwhile, to ensure the efficacy of products and tools in actual clinical practice, multiple simulated clinical procedure validations were conducted in collaboration with clinical directors and senior R&D technical support specialists from Medtronic.

“China Speed is renowned worldwide, and China Quality serves the globe. We aim to bring high-quality products to more regions and markets in need across China at a faster pace, expanding healthcare accessibility so that more patients can benefit. Meanwhile, we are increasing our investment in professional education, collaborating with numerous medical institutions to develop diversified professional education programs and academic exchange initiatives, enhancing physicians’ clinical and surgical skills, and helping patients achieve better medical services and treatment outcomes,” said Li Congzhen, Senior Director of the Kanghui Business, Medtronic Greater China.Dao。

As a globally leading orthopedic brand, Kanghui will continue to deliver innovative therapies and comprehensive orthopedic solutions to physicians, patients, and partners, helping them enhance healthcare efficiency and accessibility, thereby creating and realizing truly valuable medical care.