Episurf Medical investigates the opportunities for launching an implant for the MTP joint in the US market
Episurf Medical (Nasdaq: EPIS B) today announces that the company is investigating the opportunities for launching an implant system for the MTP joint of the foot in the US market. Episurf Medical has identified this market as a one with significant unmet medical needs. The company has begun the product development phase for this product, and targets the filing of a 510(k)-application to the US FDA for the Episealer® MTP system late 2022 or first half of 2023. Osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus) in the big toe (1[st] MTP joint) is a common medical condition, affecting around 2-2,5% of all