FDA Clears Think Surgical’s Hand-Held Robot for Knee Replacement

The TMINI Miniature wireless robotic system from Think Surgical has received FDA 510(k) clearance for use in total knee replacement.

Using a computed tomography based three-dimensional surgical plan, the TMINI robotic handpiece automatically compensates for surgeon hand movement to locate bone pins along precisely defined planes, the company said. Cutting guides are then connected to bone pins for accurate bone resection, replacing several instruments currently used in knee surgery.

Think Surgical says it also focused on critical factors such as ease of use and sterilization requirements as well as battery and power management. 

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