Here are five things to know:
1. The device, known as the Pathfinder ACL Guide, is a biocompatible surgical device enabling surgeons to better reconstruct partially or fully torn anterior cruciate ligaments and reduce the risk of re-tearing.
2. The Pathfinder System was developed by Dana Piasecki, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine in Charlotte, N.C.
3. The Pathfinders are printed with Inconel 718 material, which achieve the necessary biocompatibility, surface finish, oil resistance and mechanical requirements.
4. The Pathfinder System has a 95 percent success rate and has been registered by the FDA as a Class 1 Medical Device.
5. Stratasys Direct Manufacturing is one of the largest providers of additive and conventional manufacturing services in North America.
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