Stryker has launched Synchfix EVT, its next-gen flexible syndesmotic fixation device. It’s designed to simplify surgical deployment and support ankle stabilization in patients with syndesmotic disruptions.

Ankle syndesmotic injuries are usually related to sports trauma and ankle fractures. They can greatly impact mobility and recovery. Stryker said that Synchfix EVT incorporates design enhancements to reduce procedural complexity compared to its predicate Synchfix device.

The system’s next-gen instrument touts integrated suture tensioning handles as well as a handle design for one-handed implant deployment. Stryker said Synchfix EVT was designed for an improved user experience thanks to its ergonomic handle and low-profile titanium medial implant.

The system facilitates soft tissue and bone fixation for ankle syndesmosis disruptions with or without ankle fractures, as well as an adjunct with hardware for ankle fractures like Weber B, Weber C and Maisonneuve in adult and adolescent patients. It’s notable the first ankle syndesmotic flexible fixation device on the market indicated for teens.

“Stryker is dedicated to helping foot and ankle surgeons treat their patients more efficiently while enhancing patient care and the overall healthcare experience,” said Adam Jacobs, vice president and general manager of Stryker’s Foot & Ankle business. “Synchfix EVT reflects our commitment to delivering next-generation solutions in soft tissue by designing technologies that help surgeons work more efficiently while keeping patient care and safety at the center.”

Earlier this month, the company began the limited market release of Mako RPS (Robotic Power System) for total knee, a handheld robotic system that expands Mako into a new robotic platform.