ZKR Orthopedics earned the FDA's Breakthrough Device Designation for its LIFT implant technology for knee care, according to an Oct. 9 news release.
The LIFT implant is designed to eliminate the need for knee replacement. It elevates and realigns the patella tendon, decreases compressive foorces and shifts patellar tracking towards healthier cartilage.
The system includes trial spacers, a PEEK implant, titanium bone screws, K-wires and a proprietary positioning instrument.