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On August 15, 2024, a company focused on personalized 3D-printed orthopedic implantsrestor3dAnnounces Appointment of Larry Hazbun as Senior Vice President of Medical Robotics and Kirstin Widding as Senior Vice President of Hips and Knees.The company hopes that this appointment will expand its business toIn the fields of medical robotics and medical navigation, facilitating the delivery of specific implants during surgery.Left: Larry Hazbun Right: Kirstin Widding
Larry Hazbun — Senior Vice President of Medical RoboticsWith over 25 years of experience in R&D leadership in the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries.Before joining Restor3d,Larry Hazbun Vice President of Product Development for Imaging, Navigation, and Robotics at Globus Medical, focusing on navigation and robotic spine surgery.In addition, Larry held several key positions at Mako Surgical Corp, which was later acquired by Stryker, and played a significant role in the development of the Mako robot-assisted surgical platform for total knee, hip, and other orthopedic applications.Kirstin Widding — Senior Vice President of Hip and KneeRich experience in commercialization strategies within the total hip, knee, and shoulder joint technology fields, with multiple successful integrations of marketing, communication, brand, and product solutions to drive corporate revenue growth.Restor3d Chief Business OfficerKen Gall, Co-Founder of Restor3d, Inc., expressed his views on the appointment:"We welcome Larry Hazbun, Senior Vice President of Medical Robotics, and Kirstin Widding, Senior Vice President of Hips and Knees, to join us.Medical robots and navigation technologies have also been added to our product portfolio, integrating with the company's existing 3D-printed orthopedic implants and instruments., then Restor3d will be expected to provide patients with more comprehensive and personalized treatment options."# Financing and Mergers & AcquisitionsOn September 5, 2023, Restor3d and Conformis announced the official completion of their merger.ConforMIS was founded by Dr. Philipp Lang in 2004 and is headquartered in the United States. The company is dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and selling customized knee replacement implants using 3D printing technology, aiming to address issues at all stages of osteoarthritis. Its product portfolio includes iTotal, iUni, iDuo, iPoly, and iPoly XE.In June 2024, Restor3d announced the completion of a $55 million Series A financing round.This round of financing was led bySummers Value Partners and existing investors led the round, with an additional $15 million debt financing led by Trinity Capital.# About Restor3d
The company has expertise in 3D printing of osseointegration materials, AI-based planning and design automation tools, and digital health solutions, providing seamless data-supported care to optimize treatment outcomes for individual patients.Restor3d Develops TIDAL Technology, an Optimized Porous Structure Designed for Bone Integration, Where Implants Are Additively Manufactured Through Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Titanium or Cobalt-Chromium Alloy.
In addition to implants and surgical-specific tools, Restor3D also provides anatomical models and patient-specific cutting guides to support surgical planning.At this year's American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) conference, the company showcased its latest foot and ankle products, including the Total Talus Replacement System and the Kinos Axiom Total Ankle Replacement System.Kinos Axiom®Total Ankle SystemRestor3d's Kinos Axiom® The Total Ankle System features an innovative bionic design that restores a natural range of motion and is the first scientifically supported 3D-printed precision ankle replacement.Kinos Axiom®The semi-congruent design allows for better load distribution across the ankle and helps patients by alleviating pain, restoring alignment, and expanding joint mobility.This system is suitable for patients with ankle joint injuries caused by severe rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic conditions, degenerative arthritis, or failed ankle surgery.
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