Sam Brusco, Associate Editor05.30.23
THINK Surgical has gained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system.
TMINI features a wireless robotic handpiece to assist with total knee replacement (TKR). The handpiece follows a CT-based, 3D surgical plan to automatically compensate for surgeon hand movement to locate bone pins along precisely defined planes. Cutting guide are then connected to the bone pins to accurately resect bone.
THINK Surgical intends to use an open implant library and aims to add new implant options over time. The company designed the TMINI handpiece in partnership with Sagentia Innovation, a U.K.-based R&D consultancy.
"With its small footprint, open implant platform and intuitive workflow, the TMINI system opens up robotic possibilities for more clinics, operating rooms, and surgeons," Stuart Simpson, president and CEO of THINK Surgical told the press.
"The broader market opportunity for the TMINI system makes this an important development in surgical robotics. It's been exciting supporting this project from early concept development through transfer-to-manufacture, and we look forward to its commercial success," added Duncan Smith, managing partner of Sagentia Innovation.
TMINI features a wireless robotic handpiece to assist with total knee replacement (TKR). The handpiece follows a CT-based, 3D surgical plan to automatically compensate for surgeon hand movement to locate bone pins along precisely defined planes. Cutting guide are then connected to the bone pins to accurately resect bone.
THINK Surgical intends to use an open implant library and aims to add new implant options over time. The company designed the TMINI handpiece in partnership with Sagentia Innovation, a U.K.-based R&D consultancy.
"With its small footprint, open implant platform and intuitive workflow, the TMINI system opens up robotic possibilities for more clinics, operating rooms, and surgeons," Stuart Simpson, president and CEO of THINK Surgical told the press.
"The broader market opportunity for the TMINI system makes this an important development in surgical robotics. It's been exciting supporting this project from early concept development through transfer-to-manufacture, and we look forward to its commercial success," added Duncan Smith, managing partner of Sagentia Innovation.