Smith & Nephew receives 510(k) clearance for AETOS Stemless

Smith+Nephew has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food & Drug Administration for a stemless anatomic total shoulder for the AETOS Shoulder System. AETOS Stemless addresses the growing demand for anatomic total shoulder replacement with a small operating room footprint allowing for an efficient procedure. It is designed to maximize metaphyseal fixation and stability with an inlay collar, cruciate fins, and porous titanium coating to encourage biological fixation