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Strategic Expansion Extends Fusion Orthopedics’ Reach in Foot & Ankle

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Strategic Expansion Extends Fusion Orthopedics’ Reach in Foot & Ankle
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Strategic Expansion Extends Fusion Orthopedics’ Reach in Foot & Ankle

2025-01-04 07:01 Last Updated At:07:21

MESA, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 3, 2025--

Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC (“Fusion”) announced today that it has expanded its robust product portfolio with the addition of the Metalogix External Fixation Systems. A seamless transition of Metalogix’s operations, distribution, and hospital accounts to Fusion is already substantially complete.

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The addition of Metalogix expands Fusion’s offering in external fixation solutions including Circular Static Frames, Dynamic Frames, Delta Frames, and a soon to be released novel Mini-Rail System. Metalogix is commonly known for its popular product known as the Revolution EPS as pictured below. The Revolution EPS is a new generation of external fixation systems designed for long bone fractures, limb lengthening and correction of bone.

The Revolution EPS and Revolution Trauma products are available now for all current Fusion and former Metalogix qualified distributors in their respective markets throughout the United States.

This groundbreaking technology features innovative designs engineered for strength and comfort. The Revolution EPS’ proprietary open back concept frame allows for improved limb access for surgeons and hospital staff, reduces swelling complications and allows for the use of smaller plates for more stability.

One of the many key components to the Revolution EPS, is the patented Revolution Cold Forged Wire Tips, specifically designed with a drill/flute configuration for easier insertion, which may reduce thermal necrosis. In testing, the Cold Forged Tip Technology maintained precision sharpness OVER 50 uses. Keeping with Fusion’s aim to provide patient specific solutions, the Revolution EPS also features 180-Degree Lockable Swivel Struts which give the surgeon the ability to attach one ring plate to another at any reasonable angle needed to fit a specific patient’s limb.

Another key element of the Revolution EPS is the Revolution Trauma System, containing the Revolution T Multi-Pin Clamp and the Revolution T Z-Post, which both utilize the patented pin-to-pin super struts and patented multi-pin clamp. The Revolution Trauma System allows for a wide variety of pin-to-pin super strut configurations for various surgical conditions, including but not limited to, distal tibial fractures, and ankle fractures. These patented pin-to-pin super struts can be attached directly to half-pins as well as assorted Steinmann Pins to simplify the frame’s assembly, as well as be acutely adjusted and subsequently fine-tuned for micro-compression and distraction. Additionally, the patented multi-pin clamp can accommodate up to 3 half pins, which can be inserted at a divergent angle or perpendicular to the bone, with the 30° angled horns being adjusted and locked into any desired angle a surgeon may need.

Fusion is excited about this highly anticipated announcement.

“The Metalogix milestone is a symbol of Fusion’s commitment to dominance within Foot and Ankle as we continue to realize hyper-growth as a profitable business.” – Adam Cundiff, CEO - Fusion Orthopedics.

“Fusion Orthopedics shares our values and commitment to excellence, and I am confident they will achieve great things.” – Ben Coburn, CEO - Metalogix.

“The Metalogix devices align with Fusion’s dedication to provide ‘Everything Better’ in effort to improve patients’ lives. These frames are incredible!” – Nathan Peterson, President - Fusion Orthopedics.

“Metalogix is one of the most Innovative, external fixators. It will continue to revolutionize external fixation with its simplistic and efficient application.” – Dr. Rich Derner, DPM.

"I am excited about Fusion Orthopedics and Metalogix, combining cutting-edge surgical technology to advance care in foot, ankle, and trauma surgery. I look forward to working with the engineers and skilled surgical teams, to drive continuous improvements and deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients." – Dr. Alan Yan, MD.

About Fusion Orthopedics

Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC ( www.FusionOrthopedics.com ) is a medical device company founded on the notion to make “Everything Better.” Fusion’s focus is to produce innovative and disruptive medical devices that address the under-served needs of the foot and ankle orthopedic surgical community. Fusion bridges the gap between surgeons and engineers, creating innovative implant systems that solve industry problems and aim to improve patient outcomes. Fusion’s relational-based design process aims for the development of products that strive to improve patient surgical outcomes and decrease time in the operating room, while maintaining cost competitiveness.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets fired coach Dean Evason and named hockey-lifer Rick Bowness as his replacement on Monday.

Evason is the first NHL coach fired this season. General manager Don Waddell announced the abrupt change with his team sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference 45 games into the season with a record of 19-19-7.

“This season has been a frustrating one for all of us and the bottom line is we are not performing at a level that meets our expectations," Waddell said. "We all share in that responsibility, me included, and while this was not a decision that was made lightly, it is one that needed to be made at this time. Dean did a tremendous job last year under extremely difficult circumstances, and I thank him for that."

Assistant Steve McCarthy, who had been with the organization for nearly a decade, was also fired.

Bowness is back in the league after he retired in the spring of 2024, ending a stint with the Winnipeg Jets. Bowness, who coached Dallas to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2020 pandemic bubble, turns 71 on Jan. 25.

“Rick Bowness is a tremendous coach with invaluable experience and knowledge, and he will bring a steadiness to our team at an important juncture in our season,” Waddell said. “He is a good communicator whose teams play with structure, are sound defensively and we believe he is the right person to bring out the best in our group.”

Bowness during his lengthy career has been head coach for seven different teams, dating to the original Jets in 1988. He did some broadcasting with TNT since stepping away from his most recent job in Winnipeg.

Evason was just past the midway point of his second season in charge of the Blue Jackets. Waddell’s first order of business upon becoming GM was to fire then-coach Pascal Vincent and put Evason behind the bench.

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FILE - Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness yells during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series April 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness yells during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series April 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason watches his team during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason watches his team during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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