4WEB Medical’s 3D-printed osteotomy truss system

Chicago, Illinois – 4WEB Medical officials have announced the formal launch of the largest offering of 3D-printed foot and ankle osteotomy implants on the market. The Osteotomy Truss System is a comprehensive solution for all of a surgeon's osteotomy needs with 74 size options included in one versatile set. Previously available osteotomy wedge systems had smaller offerings of only 15 to 18 implant sizes, which limited a surgeon's ability to select the ideal implant for their clinical needs.

"Within a short amount of time surgeons have already utilized 55 of the Osteotomy Truss System's 74 sizes in surgery, demonstrating the significant market demand that 4WEB Medical has now addressed," said Jessee Hunt, president of 4WEB Medical. "Due to the breadth of this offering, the Osteotomy Truss System brings an FDA-cleared solution closer to a design that is tailored for patient-specific needs."

The Osteotomy Truss System is indicated for internal bone fixation and osteotomies in the foot and ankle, such as Evans lengthening osteotomies, opening wedge osteotomies of Hallux Valgus, and Cotton opening wedge osteotomies.

4WEB Medical's 3D-printed truss implant technology utilizes engineering principles such as structural mechanics and adjacent material reaction to produce innovative foot and ankle implants. The company's intricate truss implant designs are not able to be produced with legacy manufacturing technology such as machining and cast molding currently used by most medical device companies.

"Similar to the technology used in bridges, skyscrapers, and airplane wings, truss designs provide strong structural support and integrity when implanted within the body with the goal of sustaining angular corrections," said John Crates, MD, foot and ankle surgeon. "Additionally, the structural mechanics and surface topology of the Osteotomy Truss System promote osseous incorporation and potentially accelerate healing."

Source: 4WEB Medical