OrthAlign, Inc. has announced the successful completion of the first clinical cases using its Lantern ASC system, a handheld surgical technology developed for the ambulatory surgery centre (ASC) environment.

The Lantern ASC system is designed for outpatient joint replacement procedures and offers a portable, simple, and cost-effective alternative to robotic surgical systems. It aims to provide advanced surgical guidance while reducing the financial and operational challenges often linked with robotic technology.

The first procedures were carried out on 30 June by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Zane Uhland, who completed six total knee replacement procedures in an outpatient setting in less than four hours.

According to OrthAlign, the Lantern ASC system avoids the high capital costs, annual service contracts, dedicated operating room space, and implant volume commitments commonly associated with robotic platforms. It is compatible with most major implant systems, allowing surgeons to select the most suitable implant for each patient.

The company also stated that the system can support increasing procedural volumes without requiring additional capital equipment, higher service costs, or long-term contractual commitments.

Lantern ASC builds on OrthAlign's experience of more than 450,000 orthopaedic procedures. The system combines a reusable navigation unit with a procedural Smart Pack Kit and provides real-time navigation for total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, ligament balancing, and both primary and revision knee arthroplasty. Its compact design, quick setup, and straightforward workflow are intended to help facilities maintain efficient operating room use as more joint replacement procedures move to the ASC setting.

With the completion of its first clinical cases, OrthAlign said it continues to expand access to advanced orthopaedic technology for surgeons, healthcare facilities, and patients.

 

Source: prnewswire.com

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