Think Surgical today announced the first successful use of Waldemar Link’s LinkSymphoKnee using the TMINI Miniature Robotic System. LinkSymphoKnee’s platform has multiple bearing surface philosophies and implant coatings to meet the clinical demands of arthroplasty. It can seamlessly integrate into workflows, including Think Surgical’s TMINI surgical robot. “With the LinkSymphoKnee and the TMINI System, the […]
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Think Surgical wins another FDA clearance for its surgical robot
Think Surgical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance to use its TMINI surgical robot with the LinkSymphoKnee. The clearance enables a collaboration agreement with Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG, to progress. It adds the LinkSymphoKnee from Waldemar Link to the Think Surgical ID-Hub, a proprietary data bank of implant modules. They work […]
The top 10 surgical robotics stories of the year so far
Surgical robotics has been a hot topic within the medtech space, and it doesn’t seem like it’s stopping any time soon. Over the course of 2024, we’ve seen all kinds of stories across surgical robotics. From regulatory nods and product launches to recalls and warning letters, plus some M&A in between, the surgical robotics space […]
FDA clears Zimmer Biomet Persona Knee with Think Surgical robot
Think Surgical announced today that it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the use of its TMINI surgical robot with the Zimmer Biomet Persona system. The FDA cleared the miniature surgical robot for use with the orthopedic giant’s Personalized Knee System. Clearance makes Think Surgical the only company offering a robotic system providing both an implant-exclusive […]
FDA clears Think Surgical robot for use with Medacta knee systems
Think Surgical announced that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system for use with Medacta’s knee systems. The FDA cleared TMINI for use with Medacta’s GMK Sphere and SpheriKA knee systems following a collaboration between the companies. Both knee systems have been added to the Think Surgical ID-HUB, a proprietary data […]
FDA clears Think Surgical’s TMINI 1.1 miniature surgical robot software
Think Surgical announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system (TMINI 1.1). TMINI 1.1 software provides new capabilities to empower surgeon choice throughout total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures. Its new TMINI Pro workflow enables positional refinement and optimization of the implant tailored to patient needs. The workflow’s dynamic data […]
Think Surgical to collaborate with Signature Orthopaedics
Think Surgical continues to forge new partnerships involving its handheld surgical robotics and implants for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The latest involves Signature Orthopaedics, a design-focused orthopedic device manufacturer in Australia. The collaboration has a SignatureOrtho knee design joining the Think Surgical ID-HUB, a proprietary data bank of implant modules for use with its FDA-cleared […]
Zimmer Biomet, Think Surgical enter handheld surgical robot distribution deal
Zimmer Biomet announced today that it entered into a limited distribution agreement with Think Surgical. The deal centers around Think’s wireless, handheld TMINI miniature robotic system for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). TMINI, which received FDA clearance in May 2023, features a wireless, robotic handpiece. It assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement. Following a CT-based […]
Think Surgical enters into multiple surgical robot collaborations
Think Surgical announced two new collaborations surrounding surgical robotics and implants for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The company inked new collaborations with Maxx Orthopedics and b-ONE Ortho Corp. over the past two days. These deals come just days after the company announced a partnership with Waldemar Link on the same front. First, in collaboration with […]
Think Surgical, Link collab on surgical robotics for total knee replacement
Think Surgical announced today that it plans a collaboration with Waldemar Link to implement its technology in surgical robotics. In the collaboration, Think Surgical plans to add the LinkSymphoKnee system to its ID-HUB. ID-HUB serves as a proprietary data bank of implant modules for use with Think Surgical’s TMINI handheld miniature surgical robotic system. TMINI […]
FDA clears Think Surgical handheld robotic knee surgery device
Think Surgical announced today that it’s received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system that assists with total knee surgeries. Here’s how Fremont, California–based Think Surgical described the TMINI system in its news release: “The TMINI system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee replacement. Following a CT-based […]
