DePuy Synthes, Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic company, earned FDA 510(k) clearance for and launched Velys Spine.
Velys Spine is a dual-use robotics and standalone navigation platform created in collaboration with eCential Robotics, according to an Aug. 2 news release. It is designed to plan and instrument spinal fusions.
Velys Spine also has pathology-specific workflows and is compatible with DePuy Synthes' portfolio of spine implants. The system will be commercially available in the first half of 2025.