FDA clears DePuy Synthes VELYS SPINE, J&J's active robotic-assisted system for spinal fusion

Johnson & Johnson/VELYS Robotic-Assisted Suite

DePuy Synthes (J&J MedTech) announced FDA 510(k) clearance for VELYS SPINE, the company's first active robotic-assisted system for spinal fusion. The dual-use platform supports both standalone navigation and active robotics modes for cervical, thoracolumbar and sacroiliac fusion procedures. Developed in partnership with eCential Robotics, VELYS SPINE complements the VELYS knee arthroplasty system.