Orthofix Announces Global Commercial Launch of the TrueLok Elevate Transverse Bone Transport System

LEWISVILLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the global commercial launch of the TrueLok™ Elevate Transverse Bone Transport (TBT) System. TrueLok Elevate represents the first commercially available device in the U.S. with a patented design for use in the TBT procedure to provide a limb preservation treatment option for addressing bony or soft tissue deformities or defects.

“I have been using the TrueLok Elevate System in my practice to treat patients with ulcers and other ischemic conditions and am pleased by the results I have observed so far,” said Victor Anciano, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon in Louisville, KY, who has used TrueLok Elevate during the limited market release. “The system offers a reproducible, streamlined surgical approach as well as easy adjustability for the patient. I look forward to continuing to integrate this product into my practice to best treat patients who are at risk of losing their limb.”

“The success of the TrueLok Elevate System during the limited market release advances our strategy to become the leading limb reconstruction company in the market.” said Patrick Fisher, President of Global Orthopedics for Orthofix. “We are committed to redefining the category of limb reconstruction through further innovation to ensure that our unique portfolio of industry-leading products continues to empower surgeons to excel in limb preservation, extremity deformity correction, limb lengthening and complex fracture management.”

The TrueLok Elevate System represents the latest addition to Orthofix’s flagship product line, the TrueLok family of multiplanar external fixators, including the TrueLok EVO and TL-HEX™ ring fixation systems. Since receiving FDA clearance and CE registration earlier this year, over 130 TrueLok Elevate procedures have been completed globally under a limited market release.

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