Kyocera Medical Gets FDA Clearance for Initia Hip System

Japan-based Kyocera Medical Corporation has gained FDA marketing clearance for its Initia total hip system.

The Initia system includes zirconia-coated alumina ceramic femoral heads.

It is also available with cobalt chrome femoral heads, giving surgeons the option of ceramic or metal heads. The Initia system includes 16 tapered-wedge stem sizes. — Cynthia Jessup