Plantation, Florida, USA — July 24, 2026
Advita Ortho has announced the first clinical use of Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System humeral liners manufactured with Activit-E® polyethylene, marking an important advancement in shoulder replacement technology. The inaugural procedures were performed by Dr. Thomas Wright of the University of Florida, introducing the company’s vitamin E-enhanced highly crosslinked polyethylene (HXLPE) into the Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System. With this milestone, Activit-E® polyethylene is now available across Advita Ortho’s shoulder, knee, and ankle implant portfolios, expanding access to an advanced biomaterial designed to improve implant durability, wear resistance, and long-term oxidative stability. The initial launch is taking place in limited quantities across the United States, with broader commercial availability expected during the fourth quarter of 2026.
Activit-E® Polyethylene Designed to Improve Implant Performance
The newly introduced Activit-E® humeral liners are manufactured using highly crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) combined with vitamin E, an antioxidant incorporated directly into the material before processing. The manufacturing process includes compression molding, stress-relief annealing, and gamma irradiation, creating a polyethylene material engineered to improve wear resistance while maintaining long-term oxidative stability compared with conventional UHMWPE. According to Advita Ortho, the combination of crosslinking technology and vitamin E is intended to preserve the mechanical performance of the implant while reducing material degradation over time. The new liners are compatible with the Equinoxe® Reverse Shoulder System, including platform stems, small reverse baseplates, and fracture stems, providing surgeons with an expanded range of implant options.
First Procedures Highlight Clinical Potential
According to Advita Ortho CEO Aurelio Sahagun, the launch reflects the company’s continued investment in expanding innovative orthopedic technologies across its product portfolio. By making Activit-E® polyethylene available in shoulder, knee, and ankle systems, the company is providing surgeons with an advanced biomaterial option designed to support improved surgical performance and long-term implant reliability. The Activit-E® humeral liners are currently being released through a limited U.S. pilot launch, with wider domestic availability planned for Q4 2026, followed by an international rollout in selected markets. The expansion reinforces Advita Ortho’s strategy of advancing orthopedic reconstruction technologies through innovative implant materials and continued product development.
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Advita Expands Advanced Orthopedic Implant Portfolio
According to Advita Ortho CEO Aurelio Sahagun, the launch reflects the company’s continued investment in expanding innovative orthopedic technologies across its product portfolio. By making Activit-E® polyethylene available in shoulder, knee, and ankle systems, the company is providing surgeons with an advanced biomaterial option designed to support improved surgical performance and long-term implant reliability. The Activit-E® humeral liners are currently being released through a limited U.S. pilot launch, with wider domestic availability planned for Q4 2026, followed by an international rollout in selected markets. The expansion reinforces Advita Ortho’s strategy of advancing orthopedic reconstruction technologies through innovative implant materials and continued product development.
Source: Advita Ortho press release
