Medline UNITE to launch Achilles repair systems at AOFAS 2025 Annual Meeting

Launch of FORCECORD™ and DEXLOCK® Achilles Kits expands foot and ankle sports medicine portfolio

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendees at this year's American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society's Annual Meeting in Savannah, Ga., will be the first to see Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle's new FORCECORD™ Midsubstance Achilles Repair System and DEXLOCK® Knotless Double Row Achilles Repair System.

According to the Clarivate 2025 Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Devices Market Insights report, more than 45,000 Achilles ruptures occur annually in the U.S. Approximately 40% of Achilles ruptures are treated non-operatively, and the remaining 60%, which account for about 27,000 operations annually, require surgical repair.

FORCECORD is constructed from a densely woven, tubular, synthetic, non-resorbable polyester. The implant features flat tapered ends and uses a specially designed probe for ease of passing. When combined with Medline UNITE's DEXLOCK® Knotless Suture Anchors, the system is intended to offer repair through a streamlined technique. Mechanical bench testing shows FORCECORD has 26% greater ultimate tensile strength and 18% greater pull-out strength compared to traditional 2mm suture tape¹. The product is designed to accommodate quicker return to weight bearing as directed by a physician for patients post-operatively. In addition to FORCECORD, Medline's new DEXLOCK Achilles Kit is now available for surgeons using a double row knotless anchor construct for insertional Achilles repairs and Haglund's procedures.

"Medline UNITE continues to increase its focus on providing new technology to foot and ankle surgeons to help improve patient outcomes," said Scott Goldstein, vice president of product management for Medline UNITE. "The FORCECORD technology has more than 30 years of clinical history outside of the U.S. The introduction of this new surgical solution to the U.S. foot and ankle market, along with our new DEXLOCK Achilles Kits, complements other recently launched tendon and ligament repair products, including the FORCEWEB Synthetic Ligament Augmentation Implant launched by Medline UNITE earlier this year."

Learn more about the complete Medline UNITE portfolio at the 2025 AOFAS Annual Meeting Booth No. 619 or visit www.medlineunite.com. Stay up to date on the latest developments by following the Medline UNITE Foot & Ankle LinkedIn page.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Ill., the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.

¹ Bench results may not be indicative of clinical performance. Physicians' treatment and technique decisions will vary based on their medical judgment. Individual results may vary depending on patient-specific attributes and other factors.

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