Advita Ortho has introduced its next-generation GPS Shoulder system, the latest evolution in its surgical navigation technology. Designed to enhance performance and usability, the upgraded solution delivers a faster, more intuitive experience for clinical teams.

With a sleek new interface and enhanced performance capabilities, the new GPS system represents a significant advancement within Advita’s Active Intelligence platform, delivering implant placement accuracy,^1-2 reduced complications,³ and improved clinical outcomes.⁴

Dr. Howard Routman performed the first surgical cases using the upgraded GPS Shoulder system at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Fla. “These cases were an opportunity to see the latest GPS technology in action, and how its enhancements can raise the bar for efficiency and intraoperative 3D feedback in real time,” he said. “The impact was clear, even before we began to navigate the case. The upgrades allowed us to better meet our goals of enhancing accuracy, reducing variability, and delivering optimal results with faster processing speed resulting in a reduction in surgical time. The GPS platform is moving even closer to becoming the standard of care.” 

With more than half of Advita’s shoulder cases using GPS globally, the technology has evolved into a trusted platform that supports reproducibility and performance, according to the company. The GPS Shoulder system now features a reimagined home screen that enables faster navigation across applications and a more streamlined start to cases. 

Key upgrades include:

• A high-resolution touchscreen for faster, more intuitive interaction
• Reusable active trackers integrate seamlessly into hospital and ASC workflows, using existing instrumentation sterilization processes to reduce per-case costs.
• Ultra-fast calibration enabling real-time data capture without disrupting surgical flow
• Enhanced angular visibility with a 135-degree field of view and real-time auxiliary visual connectivity
• Postoperative reporting tools to support case review, clinical documentation and data analysis.

“With the release of this upgrade, we’ve taken everything surgeons love about GPS and elevated the experience even further,” Advita Ortho CEO Aurelio Sahagun said. “This system reflects the trust surgeons place in our GPS technology. By delivering a more seamless and enhanced experience, we’re helping surgeons focus on what matters most: patient care.”

As part of Advita Ortho’s Active Intelligence ecosystem, the GPS system connects seamlessly with preoperative planning software, predictive analytics, and postoperative insights. Together, these tools form a cohesive platform that supports surgeons throughout the entire episode of care, company bigwigs claim.

The next-generation GPS Shoulder system is being introduced through a limited release. The GPS Shoulder technology is developed by Blue Ortho SAS, an Advita Ortho subsidiary, and distributed by Advita Ortho.

Advita Ortho is a global medical device company advancing innovative orthopedic solutions. The firm specializes in implants and integrated surgical technologies that are powered by data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

References
¹ Jones R et al. Accuracy and Precision of Placement of the Glenoid Baseplate in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Using a Novel Computer Assisted Navigation System Combined with Preoperative Planning: A Controlled Cadaveric Study. JSES.
² Nashikkar P. et al. Role of intraoperative navigation in the fixation of the glenoid component in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a clinical case-control study. JSES.
³ Youderian A et al. Two-year clinical outcomes and complication rates in anatomic and reverse shoulder arthroplasty implanted with GPS intraoperative navigation. JSES.
⁴ Holzgrefe R et al. Early clinical outcomes following navigation-assisted baseplate fixation in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: a matched cohort study. JSES.