Stryker introduces upgraded Mako Total Knee System for improved surgical precision

USA — Stryker has launched Mako Total Knee 2.0, the latest advancement in its Mako SmartRobotics system, at the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

With insights gleaned from more than 500,000 Mako Total Knee procedures, Mako Total Knee 2.0 promises to provide the same trusted outcomes as its predecessor with an improved user experience.

According to a news release, Mako Total Knee 2.0 includes a new, intuitive design with customizable workflows and other key features.

Those include a digital tensioner for assessing knee stability intraoperatively during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It does not require additional instrumentation.

Mako Total Knee 2.0 leverages the strengths of Mako SmartRobotics, including 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology, and Insightful Data Analytics, to deliver better patient outcomes compared to manual surgery for total knee, total hip, and partial knee procedures.

Stryker has developed Mako Total Knee 2.0 based on its Mako SmartRobotics and three key components: 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop haptic technology, and insightful data analytics.

The company has installed Mako systems in 35 countries, with over 1 million procedures conducted worldwide.

Mako Total Knee 2.0 began a limited release in August 2022 and will roll out in phases in 2023, starting with the US before launching globally in select markets.

According to Don Payerle, President of Stryker’s Joint Replacement division, “Mako Total Knee 2.0 combines our cutting-edge Mako Technology with our clinically proven Triathlon implants to help surgeons deliver enhanced patient outcomes.

Stryker plans to launch two additional Mako systems in the near future. Mako Spine is slated for initial launch in the second half of 2024, followed by Mako Shoulder by the end of that year.

The Global Knee Replacement Devices Market is being driven by several key trends. Firstly, there is a significant increase in knee-related issues, leading to a surge in adoption of total knee arthroplasty or total knee replacement procedures.

Secondly, the long lifespan of knee replacement devices, coupled with the development of superior quality devices and materials, is boosting demand for these devices.

Additionally, the trend toward customized treatments and knee transplants is another driver of market growth.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons found that nearly 90% of knee replacement surgery patients experience much less pain and are able to resume routine activities such as walking and playing golf.

This positive outcome is expected to increase the global demand for knee replacement devices in the future.

Further to that, the Global Knee Replacement Devices Market has significant potential for growth due to increased levels of accuracy and automation.

Recent advances in robotics, such as the Mako robotic-arm system, have enabled greater surgical accuracy, improved natural movement, and reduced post-surgery pain.

Additionally, research studies are being conducted worldwide to develop more effective knee replacement devices.

Positive results from studies such as ConforMIS’ iTotal PS customized knee replacement device suggest that new devices are likely to gain acceptance in the market.

With these developments, the knee replacement devices market is expected to expand further in the coming years.

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