GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Exactech, a global medical technology leader, announced first surgeries using its new Vantage^®Ankle 3D and 3D+ tibial implants with GPS Ankle navigation, marking a significant advancement in total ankle replacement surgery. This is the first time these two products have been used together, offering surgeons a powerful combination of innovative technologies.

“We are excited to announce the first successful surgeries using our Vantage Ankle 3D and 3D+ tibial implants with our first-to-market GPS Ankle technology,” Devan Carter, Exactech Director of Foot & Ankle Marketing. “This integration represents a major step forward, providing surgeons with the real-time guidance and comprehensive implant technology necessary to enhance fixation and improve surgical precision for better patient outcomes.”

The Vantage^®Ankle 3D and 3D+ tibial implants, combined with the GPS Ankle navigation system, offer several key advantages:

3D-printed porous surface, spiked pegs and a sharp central cage, are designed to mimic natural bone structure and enhance initial fixation
Activit-E^®advanced polyethylene, designed for superior strength and oxidative resistance
Tibial stem sizes range from 10mm to 30mm, including a low-profile option to provide surgical flexibility and increased options
Real-time navigation guidance with pre-clinical testing demonstrating accuracy within 2mm and 2 degrees relative to CT-based surgical planning^1-3

Edward Haupt, M.D., who performed the first surgeries at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., commented, “The combination of the Vantage Ankle 3D and 3D+ implants with GPS Ankle provides surgeons with enhanced precision and flexibility. The system’s real-time guidance allows surgeons to place a stemmed implant, like the Vantage Ankle 3D+, without a large frame and reduces the reliance on fluoroscopy, helping to optimize the surgical workflow. GPS helps ensure accurate implant positioning and the 3D-printed tibial stems optimize fixation, offering a robust platform to address a variety of ankle replacement cases with confidence.”

Powered by Active Intelligence^®, the GPS Ankle system is the world’s only navigation technology specifically designed for total ankle replacement surgery. Its integration with the Vantage Ankle portfolio of implants creates a comprehensive and innovative solution for ankle replacement surgery.

Vantage Ankle 3D and 3D+ implants are available for use with the GPS Ankle system. For more information, visit www.exac.com/foot-and-ankle/.

References:

Data on file.
Rueff M. et al. Accuracy and Precision Evaluation of Image-based Computer Assisted Surgical System for Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Presented at ORS 2024.
Rueff M. et al. Evaluation of error sources for an Image-based Computer Assisted Surgical System for Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Presented at ORS 2024.

*In vitro (bench) test results may not necessarily be indicative of clinical performance.

About Exactech
Exactech is a global medical technology leader that empowers orthopedic surgeons with innovative implants, surgical instruments and the Active Intelligence^®(AI) ecosystem of smart technologies to give patients EXACTLY what they need to regain mobility. Visit www.exac.com for more information and connect with us on LinkedIn, Vumedi, YouTube, Instagram and X.