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Dallas-based MedCAD has announced the 510(k) clearance of its AccuStride® Foot and Ankle System, making these patient-specific precision devices available to surgeons. The unique design of these devices, coupled with the company’s proprietary software, will enable foot and ankle surgeons to correct multiple related pathologies in a single procedure.
Greg Morrison, a Navy veteran, had part of his skull deteriorate after multiple surgeries. Using a MedCAD 3D Printer, his neurosurgeon created a custom skull piece, aiding in his full recovery. This innovative technology helped Morrison heal and inspired others facing tough challenges.
MedCAD’s AccuPlate reconstruction plates for the mandible and midface are now 3D printed, which allow for a shorter delivery window, and more geometries and features to address a greater variety of surgical needs and complexities. The plates are available in thicknesses of 2 mm, 2.4 mm, 2.6 mm, and 2.8 mm. Highly requested features such as inferior border hooks, graft trays, and precise allowances for off-the-shelf mesh between the plate and mandible are all newly available options. Additionally, locking and non-locking threaded plate features or 3D printed mesh features combined with the plate are now available. The AccuPlate 3DTi implants can be delivered in as few as five days after surgeon approval.
Trevor survived a life-threatening car accident requiring a cranioplasty with a custom 3D-printed skull implant. After overcoming serious injuries, including brain swelling and a coma, he made a full recovery. MedCAD designed his implant to ensure a perfect fit, improving surgery outcomes. Now, he’s healthy and thriving, preparing for college life.
Brian Buss is Executive Vice President of MedCAD. In this interview, he talks about the company’s origins, its innovative approach to medical devices, and the unique mindset it takes to be a leader in the field.