Chinese medical firm Wedo Bio-Medical Technology Co, Ltd. has announced that its new 3D printed spinal implant has successfully received market approval in China. The company’s Hydroxyapatite-Coated Porous Titanium Alloy Interbody Fusion Device, or WedoCage, was 3D printed using technology from Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bright Laser Technologies (BLT).
The 3D printed WedoCage obtained the Class III Medical Device Registration Certificate from the National Medical Products Administration. This follows the news in May 2023 that Wedo obtained China’s first Class III Medical Device Registration Certificate for its “LPBF-matched Thoracolumbar Artificial Vertebrae.”According to BLT, these achievements symbolize the broad applications of metal 3D printing in the medical device industry. The company aims to aid in the development of more tailored treatment devices for the repair and reconstruction of complex bone defects in the near future.
“Through metal 3D printing technology, BLT aims to bring benefits to more clinical patients, infusing the field of orthopedic healthcare with greater vitality and possibilities,” the company stated in a press release.
“In the future, BLT will continue to partner with more collaborators in the medical sector, accelerating the development of medical-grade metal materials and innovative products. This effort will empower our customers to provide safer, more precise, adaptable, and efficient solutions for patients.”
About WEDO Biomedical
WEDO Biomedical provides orthopaedic medical devices leveraging high-end medical 3D-printing technology. It has around 20 products, including 11 various 3D-printed porous titanium alloy products, 4 3D-printed biodegradable products, and 5 3D-printed Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) products. Covering areas such as spine, sports medicine, trauma, and joints.https://www.wedobiomedical.com