Let’s cut through the noise. J&J’s new VELYS Spine system, hyped in BoneZone’s “VELYS Spine Shows What’s Next in Enabling Tech Innovation,” is a masterclass in marketing spin. (summary below).
Cleared by the FDA in August 2024, with a “screw release mode” to fix robotic glitches, and a user-friendly interface. They claim it reduces surgeons’ cognitive load and paves the way for digital surgery. J&J even snagged a 2025 OMTEC Award for this. Sounds revolutionary, right?
Wrong.
This is a shiny distraction. The article barely mentions patient outcomes—because that’s not the point.
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