The Innovative Tech Behind the OMTEC Award-Winning Companies

Hear directly from this year’s OMTEC Excellence Award recipients as they take you behind the scenes of their technology journeys — from early concept to successful commercialization. The panelists will share the challenges they faced, the pivotal design and development decisions they made, and the key lessons learned in bringing groundbreaking technologies to market.

• Stryker is being recognized for the development of Triathlon Gold femoral knee, the company’s most recent innovation in 3D printed implants. Triathlon Gold, which is an option for patients with metal sensitivity or bone cement allergy concerns, combines the company’s Triathlon CR design with an additively manufactured titanium substrate and biocompatible titanium nitride coating.

• THINK Surgical is reshaping the joint replacement market with the TMINI System, an implant-agnostic robot that is compatible with nine FDA cleared implant vendor partners. Enabling technology is a key segment that’s driving future growth in orthopedics and THINK Surgical is at the forefront of the evolution.

• Carlsmed combines personalized surgical planning with 3D-printed spinal implants. The company’s aprevo technology has two FDA Breakthrough Device Designations and is supported by CMS reimbursement pathways. Carlsmed is being recognized for advancing personalized spine surgery, a unique movement in the space.