The Emperion Modular Hip System

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& Nephew Launches The Emperion Modular Hip System

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& Nephew's (NYSE: SNN, LSE, SN) Orthopaedic Reconstruction

division today announced the launch of the EMPERION* Modular Hip

System for primary and revision total hip arthroplasty. This system

will be available in the United States, Europe, Australia and Canada.

A modular hip system offers optimal sizing of the joint implants and

allows for greater flexibility to more accurately match the implant

to a patient's anatomy compared to other systems. The EMPERION

implant uses a titanium press-fit stem. It is the only modular hip

system that can be used with & Nephew's proprietary OXINIUM*

femoral heads.

The EMPERION system builds on the clinical success of older implant

designs while providing surgeons with enhanced performance during

surgery. Easy to use instrumentation and color-coding improves

efficiency during the procedure. Innovative features of the implant,

such as the & Nephew circulotrapezoidal neck design allows for

a greater range of motion and the bullet tip shape of the stem

reduces thigh pain and makes insertion of the device easier.

" & Nephew's EMPERION Modular Hip System offers surgeons greater

flexibility to adapt a total hip replacement to their patients'

specific needs, potentially reducing post-operative complications "

said Flora, president of & Nephew Orthopaedic

Reconstruction. " The EMPERION system complements our existing primary

and revision hip portfolio, and reflects & Nephew's commitment

to providing true innovation to benefit surgeons and patients. "

" The EMPERION system provides me the versatility to reconstruct the

hip joint in a simple, straight-forward manner, while still employing

less invasive or tissue-preserving surgical techniques, " said Dr.

Bertrand Kaper with Yavapai Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.

" It takes the evolution of hip replacement surgery to the next level

of clinical success. "

About OXINIUM*

OXINIUM material is a unique and advanced bearing product technology.

It is created through a proprietary manufacturing process that

enables zirconium alloy to absorb oxygen and transform to a ceramic

on the surface, resulting in a material that incorporates the best

features of ceramic and metal while avoiding the limitations

associated with either material. OXINIUM material is a revolutionary

technology used in the production of components of knee and hip

implants that exhibits superior performance characteristics due to

its hardness, low-friction and resistance to roughening and abrasion.

The concept of using oxidized zirconium as a joint replacement

material was developed by the many individuals within & Nephew

Orthopaedic's Research, Development, and Manufacturing groups. The

first oxidized zirconium component was implanted in 1995. Since then,

over 100,000 hip and knee components have been implanted with

remarkable success.

About & Nephew

& Nephew is a global medical technology business, specializing

in Endoscopy, Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Trauma and

Advanced Wound Management products. & Nephew is a global leader

in arthroscopy and advanced wound management and is one of the

leading global orthopaedics companies.

& Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The

company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its

surgeon and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is

synonymous with the highest standards of performance, innovation and

trust. The company has more than 8,500 employees and operates in 33

countries around the world and generated sales in excess of $2.6

billion.