ENGLEWOOD, Colo., September 10, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE: FNA) is pleased to announce the addition of a novel Right-Angle Drill to the APEX 3D? Total Ankle Replacement System designed to improve tibia preparation prior to the implantation of the APEX 3D? tibia implant. The Right-Angle Drill utilizes a linear guide to precisely drill vertical holes into the tibia for ideal peg placement and a highly stable tibia implant interface.

The release of the Right-Angle Drill continues a series of instrumentation enhancements to the APEX 3D? Total Ankle Replacement System, which includes the recently released Polishing Blocks, Square Tip Drill, and next-generation Off-Set Impaction Handle. These recent enhancements were primarily designed to improve tibia preparation, thereby contributing to the long-term success of ankle replacements and ultimately improving surgeon experience and patient outcomes.

"The preparation of the tibia prior to placing the implant is paramount for long-term success. Successful total ankle surgery is characterized by an implant bone interface, prepared tibia bone and the tibia implant, which combine into one structure that works together," says Dr. Mark Myerson, a design surgeon of the APEX 3D? system. "The Right-Angle Drill precisely prepares the tibia to create the appropriate interface for the APEX 3D? implant to allow for long-term survival."

"We are thrilled to continue advancing our APEX 3D? Total Ankle Replacement System with the launch of our novel Right-Angle Drill," says Albert DaCosta, CEO and Chairman of Paragon 28. "The Right-Angle Drill is a critical step towards addressing tibia implant loosening, the primary cause of total ankle replacement failure. This drill enables surgeons with a more precise preparation and promotes better implant integration, which we believe will result in improved long-term outcomes for foot and ankle patients."

Paragon 28 will be showcasing the APEX Right-Angle Drill at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Annual Meeting this week in Vancouver, British Columbia. Additionally, Paragon 28 will be showcasing the recently launched R3FLEX? Stabilization System, SMART28? Case Management Portal, SMART Bun-Yo-Matic?, FJ2000? Power Console and Burr System, and PRECISION? MIS Bunion System throughout the meeting. Surgeons may visit booth 625 or schedule a hands-on introduction to these technologies with P28 product experts who will be on-site throughout the meeting.

About Paragon 28, Inc.

Based in Englewood, CO., Paragon 28, is a leading medical device company exclusively focused on the foot and ankle orthopedic market and is dedicated to improving patient lives. From the onset, Paragon 28? has provided innovative orthopedic solutions, procedural approaches and instrumentation that cover a wide range of foot and ankle ailments including fracture fixation, forefoot, ankle, progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD) or flatfoot, Charcot foot and orthobiologics. The company designs products with both the patient and surgeon in mind, with the goal of improving outcomes, reducing ailment recurrence and complication rates, and making the procedures simpler, consistent, and reproducible.