Technology in Anesthesiology

December 3, 2024 by Dr. Clemens Leave a Comment

ASA Monitor November 2024, Vol. 88, 29.

Think Surgical collects clearances for its handheld knee replacement robot

The orthopedic robotics developer Think Surgical has collected its third FDA clearance in as many months, with a specialized version of its knee replacement system designed to be paired with an implant from Zimmer Biomet.

The company’s TMINI platform first received an agency green light in May 2023, featuring a wireless, handheld tool that relies on a three-dimensional model built from a CT scan to help guide surgeons in the accurate placement of bone pins and cutting guides.

Think Surgical obtained an updated 510(k) for version 1.1 of the system in July, which it said added the ability to refine the position and soft-tissue balance of the replacement joint.

The company has been developing its robotic approach on two different tracks: one with an open platform capable of being used with a range of hardware, and one that can be used exclusively with a single implant brand or manufacturer.

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