THINK Surgical will add the LinkSymphoKnee System to its ID-HUB, a unique data bank of implant modules for use with its TMINI Miniature Robotic System, along with LINK implants, to further enhance treatment options and surgical outcomes
THINK Surgical partners with Waldemar LINK. (Credit: National Cancer Institute on Unsplash)
US-based orthopaedic surgical robot manufacturer THINK Surgical has teamed up with Waldemar Link (LINK), a German company developing joint replacement solutions.
Under the collaboration, THINK Surgical will add the LinkSymphoKnee System to its ID-HUB, a unique data bank of implant modules for use with its TMINI Miniature Robotic System.
In addition, the US company will also add LINK implants to its database to further enhance the treatment options for surgeons using the TMINI system for better surgical outcomes.
THINK Surgical said that the collaboration aims to provide open-platform orthopaedic surgical robots that support implants from multiple manufactures.
THINK Surgical president and CEO Stuart Simpson said: “LINK has a long history of innovative product development and embracing cutting-edge technologies. We are excited about this new collaboration with LINK that will enable even more choice for customers and patients in the US.”
The TMINI Miniature Robotic system features a wireless robotic handpiece that helps surgeons perform total knee replacement procedures.
In April last year, the system was granted 510(k) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The addition of the LinkSymphoKnee System to the ID HUB database will provide LINK customers in the US with access to robotic-assisted technology for total knee replacement.
THINK Surgical has already started the development of the implant module by pursuing the US FDA approval for the use of the TMINI System with the LinkSymphoKnee System.
LINK CEO Peter Willenborg said: “We are pleased to partner with another industry leader like THINK Surgical to showcase this cutting-edge technology.
“Handheld technology represents the next evolutionary leap in robotic surgery, particularly for new users and outpatient surgery centres. This partnership underscores our commitment to offering the most innovative solutions to the market.
“The integration of THINK Surgical’s advanced robotic technology with LINK’s state-of-the-art TKA system, LinkSymphoKnee, further enhances patient care.”