Stryker has launched Synchfix EVT, a next-generation device designed to support flexible syndesmotic fixation and improve surgical treatment for ankle instability.
Syndesmotic injuries of the ankle are often linked to sports trauma and ankle fractures and can significantly affect a patient’s mobility and recovery.
The new Synchfix EVT system builds on the earlier Synchfix platform and introduces design improvements aimed at simplifying surgical procedures and supporting effective ankle stabilisation.
The device features an all-in-one system that integrates suture tensioning handles within the implant instrumentation.
It also includes a handle designed for one-handed deployment during surgery. The system has an ergonomic handle and a low-profile titanium medial implant intended to provide a smoother and more efficient surgical experience.
Synchfix EVT is designed for soft tissue and bone fixation in cases of ankle syndesmosis disruption, with or without associated ankle fractures.
It can also be used alongside hardware in the treatment of fractures such as Weber B, Weber C and Maisonneuve in adult and adolescent patients.
Notably, the device is the first flexible fixation system for ankle syndesmotic injuries to receive an indication for use in adolescents, helping expand treatment options for younger patients.
The system has also received the Red Dot Design Award, recognising its all-in-one implant and instrumentation designed to streamline syndesmotic fixation and improve surgical efficiency compared with the previous generation.
