J&J MedTech introduces new plates for VOLT fracture management platform

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) MedTech has launched two new plating systems for distal radius (wrist) and proximal humerus fractures for its Variable Angle Optimised Locking Technology (VOLT) plating system in the US.

Launched in October 2024, VOLT is a fracture management platform designed to improve the stability of fitted plates and streamline workflow efficiencies in orthopaedic surgery.

The system initially included mini and small fragment plating systems. These were cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2024 for the fracture plating of bones found in areas such as the ankle, forearm, and clavicle.



J&J stated that the wrist and proximal humerus fracture plating systems were the first additions to the VOLT platform since they represent some of the most fractured bones among the US population. Additions to the platform are planned for the future.

Research indicates that distal radius fractures in the US account for around 25% of fractures in the paediatric population and up to 18% of all fractures in the elderly age group. Meanwhile, proximal humerus fractures account for 5%-6% of all adult fractures in the US.

J&J MedTech’s VOLT wrist treatment system was designed in conjunction with the Hand Expert Group within the AO Technical Commission, a Swiss nonprofit that specialises in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

The system is designed to treat a range of wrist fractures and includes the VOLT two-column distal radius rim plate. This plate is shaped to sit more distally, allowing improved access to distal fragments, and features a lower profile in the flexor pollicis region. According to J&J, these design choices are intended to support surgeon requirements when operating on both simple and complex fracture patterns.

The VOLT Proximal Humerus 3.5 Plating System is designed for flexible locking at a range of angles and includes a variety of plate length options, with the plate also featuring wide suture holes designed for easier suture passage.


Commenting on the new VOLT additions, Aldo Denti, company group chairman of orthopaedics at J&J MedTech, said: “These innovations are designed to provide surgeons with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of upper extremity fractures with confidence.”

According to GlobalData analysis, the global orthopaedic devices market is growing at a CAGR of 3.1% and is forecast to reach a valuation of around $75.8bn in 2034, up from $56bn in 2024.

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