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Exactech received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Activit-E polyethylene for the Vantage Total Ankle System.
Activit-E is a next-generation highly crosslinked polyethylene with vitamin E antioxidant stabilization. Its manufacturing process replaces gamma irradiation crosslinking with peroxide crosslinking and adds vitamin E to provide strength, flexibility, toughness and oxidative stability.
Pilot launch for Activit-E is expected in 1Q24.
Source: Exactech
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Julie A. Vetalice is ORTHOWORLD's Editorial Assistant. She has covered the orthopedic industry for over 20 years, having joined the company in 1999.
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