Think Surgical earns FDA clearance for robotic total knee replacement system

Orthopedic robot developer Think Surgical has earned special FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system for use with implants from three additional implant manufacturers. 

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By: Claire Wallace

TMINI includes a wireless robotic handpiece that helps surgeons perform total knee replacements, according to an Oct. 23 press release. 

The system first earned clearance in April for use with an implant from a single implant manufacturer. 

TMINI is now compatible with Total Joint Orthopedics’ Klassic knee system, Ortho Development Corporation’s BKS TriMax knee system and United Orthopedic Corporation’s U2 Knee. 

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