FREMONT, Calif., March 6, 2025 - THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced the successful first use of Waldemar Link's (LINK) LinkSymphoKnee utilizing THINK Surgical's TMINI® Miniature Robotic System by Dr. Mark E. Gittins at New Albany Surgery Center in New Albany, Ohio.
LinkSymphoKnee's comprehensive platform provides multiple bearing surface philosophies and proprietary implant coatings to meet the unique clinical demands of the modern arthroplasty practice. Additionally, surgeons can seamlessly integrate LinkSymphoKnee's state-of-the-art streamlined instrumentation and reduced tray footprint into their personalized workflow allowing for effortless adaptation with the TMINI Robotic System.
As these important milestones have been achieved, Peter Willenborg, CEO of LINK Group states that "with LinkSymphoKnee and TMINI System, we are setting a new standard in knee surgery support, ensuring our customers have the most advanced tools available to deliver exceptional patient care."
Dr. Mark Gittins of New Albany, Ohio, stated that "with the LinkSymphoKnee and the TMINI System, the surgical team was able to obtain the desired bone cuts that were preoperatively planned specifically for these patients. Utilizing state of the art technology enabled us to address patient specific needs with an efficient procedure."
"With this latest milestone, THINK Surgical takes another step forward in delivering on its commitment to provide implant choices on the TMINI robotics system to enable surgeon's to provide patient specific treatment" said Stuart Simpson, CEO of THINK Surgical. "The freedom to choose an implant independent from the robotics system gives surgeons the potential to optimize patient care and we are delighted to include the LinkSymphoKnee on the list of available options."
THINK Surgical received FDA 510(k) clearance for use of the LinkSymphoKnee implants with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System on November 18th, 2024
About Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG, Germany (LINK)
Founded 1948 in Hamburg, Germany, Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG (LINK) produced the first ever joint replacement prosthesis in Germany in 1963. With implantations in over 60 countries, it is among the leading players in the large joint replacement market. A pioneer of modern joint reconstruction, LINK has products which have set new standards from basic to extremely complex clinical situations giving it a respected name among the orthopedic community globally. The company is focused on further strengthening its leading position in revision surgery and expanding its portfolio of primary implants and enabling technology. Privately held, Helmut D. Link leads the company today with a long-term view on sustainable business development with absolutely no compromise on product and service quality, always following his saying that "We develop, produce and market only implants that we would be willing to have implanted in ourselves."
About THINK Surgical, Inc.
THINK Surgical, Inc., is a privately held U.S.-based technology innovator that develops and markets orthopedic robots. THINK Surgical robots are open platforms providing support for implant brands from multiple manufacturers, enabling the choice of implant to be driven by the surgeon. THINK Surgical actively collaborates with healthcare professionals around the globe to refine our orthopedic products, improving the lives of those suffering from advanced joint disease with precise, accurate, and intelligent technology. Please refer to the instructions for use for the TMINI Miniature Robotic System for a complete list of indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions. For additional product information, please visit www.thinksurgical.com.
THINK Surgical, TMINI, ID-HUB and TMINI PRO are trademarks of THINK Surgical, Inc.
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