3D Printing

Invibio Biomaterial Solutions has announced the launch of the Peek-Optima Am filament, an implantable polyetheretherketone polymer for the manufacturing of 3D-printed medical devices, according to a company press release.

Curiteva Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Inspire porous polyetheretherketone cervical interbody system with Hafuse technology, according to a company press release.

In March, the first surgeries were completed with patient-specific 3D-printed orthopedic implants produced at the LimaCorporate ProMade Point of Care Center at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Smith & Nephew has introduced its Legion Conceloc Cementless Total Knee System and the first completed surgical procedures with the device, according to a company press release.

In2Bones Global Inc. announced in a press release FDA clearance of its patient-specific planning software OrthoPlanify and its 3D-printed cutting guides, both a part of the company’s Quantum Total Ankle System.

The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for Spinal Elements’ Lucent 3D line of 3D-printed interbody devices for spinal bone grafts, according to a company press release.

Kristin Yu is a rising fourth-year medical student at the Yale School of Medicine. During her dedicated research year, she explored 3-D printing applications in orthopedic surgery.

For planning, occasionally we used 3D printing to better understand a complex situation. That said, in most hip revision situations planning and execution are relatively straightforward and advanced technologies are not required.

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A 3D printing technique can safely and effectively facilitate the surgical treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures, according to published results.