Medical device companies Canary Medical and NanoHive Medical have partnered to develop spinal fusion cages embedded with real-time sensing technology, targeting what the companies describe as a largely unresolved problem in spine surgery outcomes.
The implants would continuously monitor fusion progression, segment mobility and patient activity, a departure from standard periodic imaging and symptom reporting. Nearly half of spinal fusion patients report some degree of dissatisfaction following surgery, according to an April 20 news release.
NanoHive brings 3D-printed titanium implant design expertise to the collaboration, while Canary contributes an FDA-cleared smart implant platform previously validated in knee replacement. Joint development is currently underway, with engineering validation and clinical application work as the immediate focus.
The global spinal fusion market is projected to reach $13 billion to $16 billion over the next decade, according to the release.
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