U.S.-based medical technology company 4WEB Medical reports that it has surpassed 100,000 spinal surgeries performed worldwide using its additively manufactured implants. The high number of documented procedures indicates growing clinical acceptance of the company’s proprietary TRUSS implant technology, which is based on a specially engineered lattice structure. These implants are produced using 3D printing and are primarily used in intervertebral fusion surgeries.
“Achieving this volume of surgical procedures worldwide is significant,” said 4WEB President Brad Niemann. “It speaks directly to the vision of the company and the years of dedication providing a unique, differentiated interbody technology. I’d like to thank the surgeon community. This milestone is only achieved through your ongoing commitment to our TRUSS implant technology.”
Several years ago, 4WEB received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a 3D-printed spinal implant—a crucial regulatory milestone that enabled early market entry in the orthopedic sector. Since then, the company has focused on optimizing the structural characteristics of its implants. A defining feature is the TRUSS design: an open lattice geometry that aims to deliver mechanical stimulation to the surrounding tissue under normal physiological loading.
Mr. Niemann further commented, “We are well positioned and accelerating our investments in the company’s core technology while providing differentiated solutions. We believe we are entering our next phase of significant growth at 4WEB. I’d like to thank our team members worldwide; we are excited about our future.”
In addition to spinal implants, 4WEB also offers services for customizing implant geometries to match individual anatomical requirements.
The widespread clinical use of 3D-printed implants in spine surgery highlights the increasing establishment of additive manufacturing as a standard in orthopedic applications. The focus is not only on producing complex structures, but also on integrating functional biomechanical features directly into implant design.
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