Johnson & Johnson MedTech announced the first phase of the VOLT Variable Angle Optimized Locking Technology Plating System launch. The system represents an evolution in the company's fracture management solutions designed to improve stability, enhance performance and increase efficiency.
Orthopedic trauma remains a serious concern worldwide, with the U.S. alone experiencing 40 million emergencies annually, many involving complex fractures that require open reduction and internal fixation with plates and screws. The need for improved solutions to address these serious injuries is critical.
In addition to the innovative locking technology, the VOLT Plating System offers an expanded range of plate shapes, lengths, and screw lengths to accommodate different fracture reduction and fixation needs. The implants are designed to minimize prominence to reduce the risk of soft tissue irritation. The system also features a versatile tray design that allows for multiple set configurations based on clinical requirements, and color-coded instruments simplify identification with the goal of improved surgical workflow efficiency for operating room staff.
Engineered with precision threaded locking, the VOLT Plating System offers enhanced construct stability. Unlike competitive systems that rely on screw threads to cut into the plates for locking, the VOLT mechanism utilizes tightly toleranced screw hole threads to improve plate-to-screw engagement. This advanced design provides the stability of the Locking Compression Plating while allowing for flexible variable angles. It will be available in both stainless steel and titanium.
Following clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the VOLT Mini and Small Fragment Plating Systems are now available for commercial use. The VOLT Distal Radius and VOLT Proximal Humerus Plating Systems will be introduced in 2025 with additional anatomic plating solutions to follow.
