Novel prosthetic design combines AI and 3D printing to improve fit
March 2, 2026
A new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry.
A new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry.
Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too slow and do not cut deep enough. Researchers at the University of Basel have now demonstrated a way to cut much deeper and faster with a surgical laser than with previous laser systems.
Synergy Spine Solutions®, a medical device company focused on improving the quality of life for patients undergoing spine surgery, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval (PMA) for the Synergy Disc® for 1-level indications at C3-C7.
DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 4WEB Medical, an orthopedic implant company focused on developing innovative implants that utilize its proprietary TRUSS Implant Technology™, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance to market its SI Joint Truss System™.
ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MiRus® today announced FDA 510(k) clearance and commercial launch of the IO™ Expandable Wedge Osteotomy System, an innovative solution designed to bring intraoperative precision and adjustability to foot and ankle osteotomy procedures.
Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)+ announced today that it received FDA premarket approval (PMA) for the use of its Infuse bone graft in TLIF procedures.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Bezier Parametric Curve Rod System from Spinal Resources, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance for compatibility with any cleared pedicle screw set available on the US market, regardless of manufacturer.
Zimmer Biomet (NYSE: ZBH)+
announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its G7 acetabular system for hip replacement surgeries.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nivalon Medical Technologies Inc. has successfully produced the world’s first fully patient-specific, motion-preserving spinal implant built entirely without metal, using AI-driven design and advanced ceramic 3D printing.
The FDA has authorised up to 15 clinical sites to take part in the study.