OMNIlife science, Inc. is feting the 10th anniversary of the launch of their APEX Knee System. Ten years and more than 75, 000 total knee replacement procedures worldwide are good omens indeed!
“Our knee implant design philosophy is that the device should allow the patient’s knee kinematics to be dominated by their individual anatomy, not by the implant; that the polyethylene should never see ionizing radiation, and that the instruments should be simple and easy to use, ” said George Cipolletti, OMNI co-founder and chief technology officer, in the December 12, 2016 news release. “I am really proud that we have accomplished our goal: happy surgeons with happy patients!”
OMNI worked closely with two physicians, Warren Low, M.D. and Thomas Tkach, M.D., both at McBride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to design the APEX Knee. “I think the APEX Knee is an excellent implant in terms of sizing, fit, and kinematics as well as in instrumentation, ” said Dr. Low. “The APEX Knee has stood the test of time and surgeons are using it in increasing numbers, so they and their patients are demonstrating its efficacy.”
Dr. Tkach commented, “When we started the APEX Knee project with OMNI 10 years ago our goal was simple. To take the experience of the design team accumulated over many years in the OR and in the orthopaedic industry and design a ‘no compromise’ completely new total knee replacement system. I believe we achieved our goal and both my personal clinical experience, as well as that reported from surgeons around the world, indicate that we have created a world class product that remains state of the art in design and performance 10 years after its first implantation. I look forward to seeing what the next 10 years will bring as we continue to improve the implants and instruments that make the APEX Knee System work so well in the hands of so many different surgeons in so many different countries.”
“The APEX Knee is the foundation of OMNI, ” said Rick Randall, CEO. “We have a five year history of combining this outstanding and proven implant with our OMNIBotics technology, resulting in a procedure that goes beyond traditional total knee replacement surgery. It is designed to enable rapid patient recovery through improved implant alignment and kinematic function. We believe it is transformational in its precision and patient benefits.”
George Cipolletti told OTW, “The APEX Knee offers the surgeon the unique opportunity to choose a state-of-the-art implant design that combines an outstanding 10 year track record with the precision of robotics as a surgical option. No other company provides this ‘trifecta, ’ which is also proving to be a cost-effective option in the coming bundled payment environment.”
I had an Omni Apex replacement in Feb. 2011, it has worked great and still going. No issues so far, I get some muscle pain if I do not walk enough.