Nivalon Medical has produced the world’s first fully patient-specific, motion-preserving spine implant made without metal, according to a Jan. 29 news release.
The disc is made with AI-driven design and 3D-printed ceramic, and it behaves like bone with a flexible elastomeric core to mimic natural spinal motion. The material eliminated metal-related complications.
The first in-human procedures with the implant are planned for 2026.
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