Materialise receives FDA clearance for hip guide system: 5 key notes

Materialise's hip guide system received FDA approval.

Here are five key notes:

1. The Acetabular Cup Orientation System is intended for total hip arthroplasty.

2. The system can be used with a wide range of hemispherical cup implants on the market.

3. The system helps surgeons place a visual alignment pin with an orientation corresponding to the intended orientation of the cup implant.

4. It aims to reduce dislocation rate and impingement, and prevent accelerated wear and early implant failure.

5. Materialise provides 3D software and sophisticated 3D printing solutions.