aap Implantate AG announced that its new LOQTEQ(R) VA foot plates 2.5 have been approved by the US-American Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company plans to launch the LOQTEQ(R) VA foot system at the beginning of 2020 in the United States and in other markets that accept FDA approvals. The system enables flexible treatment of fractures as well as correction of malpositions in the fore- and midfoot area. The LOQTEQ(R) VA foot plates 2.5 belong to the LOQTEQ(R) VA (VA = Variable Angle) product family. These are polyaxial implants that facilitate inserting angle-stable screws at different angles, thereby improving flexibility within the application. In view of launching the foot plates in the European market, aap is currently preparing the documents for the corresponding conformity assessment procedure for the CE label. With the LOQTEQ(R) VA foot system 2.5 aap takes an important step on the way to the completion of its portfolio, which will further increase the attractiveness for full-service clinics and purchasing groups. The product's market launch planned for beginning of 2020.