Lima Corporate and HSS Launch ProMade Point-of-Care Center for Custom 3D-Printed Orthopedic Implants

San Daniele del Friuli, Italy, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A global leader in orthopedic manufacturing LimaCorporateLima Corporate S.p.A. (hereinafter referred to as “Lima”) and the hospital ranked No. 1 in orthopedics nationwide for 11 consecutive years by U.S. News & World ReportSpecial Surgery Hospital(hereinafter referred to as “HSS”) announced today the establishment of its first supplier-based design and 3D printing facility for customized, complex joint replacement solutions. Regulated by the FDA and located on HSS’s main campus in New York City, this new facility, known as the ProMade PoC (Point-of-Care) Center, enables U.S. patients requiring personalized orthopedic solutions to access treatment more quickly and conveniently, while also influencing the global advancement of such complex orthopedic solutions.

“Through this groundbreaking collaboration, we continue to fulfill our commitment to advancing musculoskeletal care for patients at HSS and beyond.”HSSChiefChief Executive Officer and PresidentLouis A. Shapirostated,“Nearly half a century ago, HSS specialists pioneered modern total knee arthroplasty, transforming the lives of millions of patients. Today, we aim to collaborate with Lima Corporate to further accelerate the development of critical musculoskeletal solutions by expanding our ecosystem and providing surgeons with optimal technology for surgical procedures.”

These patient-specific custom solutions, designed and developed at the Promade PoC Center for more complex surgeries, undergo digital preoperative planning to ensure a precise match with the patient’s anatomy. They utilize LimaCorporate’s internationally recognized patented technology.Trabecular Titanium Technology, patients will benefit from the company’s proven bone bioresponse and arbitrary-shape 3D printing capabilities. HSS patients will undergo scanning at this hospital, with their custom implants designed and manufactured at the on-site center. Patients at other hospitals across the United States can also access this design and manufacturing service.

The new facility realizes the shared vision of both companies, fostering a higher level of collaboration between HSS and LimaCorporate. Since 2016, the two parties have been collaborating to develop patient-specific custom solutions. Now, patients can access HSS’s premier expertise in clinical care and biomechanical engineering, alongside LimaCorporate’s advanced technology, design, and 3D printing capabilities, all within the same facility. Increased daily interaction between LimaCorporate ProMade engineers and HSS surgeons and engineers will enable both sides to leverage their collective intelligence and combined strengths to advance solutions for treating some of the world’s most complex orthopedic cases.

LimaCorporateChiefExecutive OfficerLuigi Ferrari“The establishment of the Promade PoC Center marks the beginning of a new phase in achieving our ultimate goal: empowering surgeons to improve outcomes for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery, thereby helping patients regain their emotional connection to movement. We are no strangers to challenging the status quo. Leveraging this world-leading partnership, we will continue to innovate our industry-leading solutions to meet the real-world needs of patients. We look forward to sharing our expertise with HSS and furthering our commitment to advancing patient-centered care.”

HSSChiefChief Innovation OfficerLeonard Achan(RegistrationNurses, medical consultants, and adult nurse practitioners)stated, “Although treatment paradigms for most joint replacement patients are quite similar, these customized 3D-printed solutions can provide relief for patients with complex conditions who have suffered from recurrent joint problems for decades, while accelerating production processes that previously required international coordination. As the accessibility of Lima Corporate’s customized 3D-printing technology reaches new heights, we also hope to foster and accelerate innovation in the field of complex orthopedic joint care, potentially bringing new products and solutions to patients across China.”

HSS was among the first hospitals to recognize the benefits of establishing in-house engineering and manufacturing facilities. HSS’s world-renowned engineering team was founded in 1976. The advantages of daily collaboration between surgeons and engineers have been validated by HSS’s strong track record in advancing implant and orthopedic surgical technologies. One of its most significant achievements was the design of the first posterior-stabilized knee prosthesis by John N. Insall, M.D., and Albert Burstein, Ph.D.

Lima Corporate boasts over 14 years of clinical experience and has remained at the forefront of 3D printing technology. Recognizing the growing momentum of titanium 3D printing, Lima identified its significant potential in orthopedic implants. Its early vision and sustained investment have helped hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide regain mobility. This newly built advanced facility further expands the company’s global footprint.