Think Surgical robot can use Ortho Development implants, FDA says

The FDA has cleared two Ortho Development knee implants for use with a Think Surgical robotic system, the companies announced today.

Surgeons will now be able to use Ortho Development’s Balanced Knee system (BKS) and BKS TriMax implants with Think Surgical’s TSolution One total knee arthroplasty system. TSolution One is the only commercially available active robot system for total knee replacement that supports an open implant library, giving surgeons a choice of implant options, according to Think Surgical.

“We are delighted to expand the open implant library of the TSolution One total knee application to include Ortho Development’s Balanced Knee system and BKS TriMax implants,” said Jay Yang, acting CEO of Think Surgical, in a news release. “Ortho Development’s reputation for attaining reproducible outcomes in total knee arthroplasty combined with the accuracy available to surgeons through the use of the TSolution One application makes this an exciting offering for surgeons.”

“We are optimistic about our collaboration with Think Surgical, and the ability to offer a robotic option to our customers in this expanding area of orthopedic surgery,” added Ortho Development president Brent Bartholomew. “The BKS and BKS TriMax have an excellent clinical history and market reputation going back 20+ years. Coupling these implants with the TSolution One total knee application adds a unique enabling technology for our flagship products.”

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