Iván Hernández Dalas: Stryker updates Mako surgical robot, introduces joint replacement offering

The Mako robotic-assisted surgery system.

The Mako robotic-assisted surgery system. | Source: Stryker

Stryker Corp. has announced plans to showcase new joint-replacement technology and updates to its Mako surgical robotic platform.

This week, the orthopedic giant is displaying new advances like myMako and Triathlon Hinge at AAOS in San Francisco.

Stryker said in a release that it wants to extend a surgeon’s Mako SmartRobotics experience in and beyond the operating room. To execute this, it developed the myMako app for Apple Vision Pro and iPhone. When used on Apple Vision Pro, myMako allows surgeons to visualize and review patients’ Mako surgical plans anytime, anywhere.

The Mahwah, N.J.-based company called the update to its robot-assisted surgical system “a brilliant, immersive visual experience.” Stryker said it plans to continue developing Mako’s capabilities this year.

About a year ago, Stryker suggested that the robotic platform would have significant application expansions in 2024. The company said it expected a Mako Spine launch in the second half of 2024, with Mako Shoulder out by the end of 2024. Stryker also launched Mako Total Knee 2.0 in March 2023 and rolled out a direct-to-patient marketing campaign in August 2023.

Another Mako update comes in the form of the company’s Direct Anterior Reconstructive Technology (DART). Stryker said it aims to reduce intra-operative fluoroscopy in certain hip-replacement procedures.

Mako SmartRobotics, as part of the DART ecosystem, demonstrated accuracy in surgical planning for total hip arthroplasty without the use of fluoroscopy, the company said.

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Stryker shows other developments

Stryker plans to unveil Triathlon Hinge, the latest release in its Triathlon brand. The company called it a “significant advancement in the continuum of care for revision patients, especially rings true in complex cases involving bone loss or soft-tissue challenges.”

Triathlon Hinge builds on the versatility of the Triathlon Revision Baseplate, claimed Stryker. It features multiple intraoperative and post-operative revision knee-implant options. The company said this allows for seamless conversion to any of its revision procedures.

According to the company, Triathlon Hinge reduces the procedural steps of a Triathlon revision-to-Hinge conversion during surgery. It offers a streamlined workflow and simplified instrumentation, addressing common revision challenges and providing surgical efficiency.

“Building on the legacy of the Triathlon brand, the Triathlon Hinge is a testament to our dedication to surgical excellence and innovation,” stated Lisa Kloes, vice president and general manager of Stryker’s Knees business. “Our goal has been to simplify revision, and we are excited to see how this innovation will impact our surgeons and how it will help their patients get back to the things they love.”

Editor’s note: This article was syndicated from The Robot Report sibling site MassDevice. 

 

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