Big New: FDA Clears 3D Printed Ankle Fusion Implants

This 510(k) represents a notably important trend as the additive manufacturing revolution that has transformed spine fusion implants, has migrated to the fastest growing sector in orthopedics—foot and ankle fusion/arthroplasty.

The 3D printed ankle fusion implant comes from one of the pioneering companies in additive manufacturing—4WEB Medical, Inc.—best known for its truss strut design, Wolff’s Law driven implants.