The new solution to your knee problems
Are you suffering from knee pain after a meniscectomy? ATRO Medical’s artificial meniscus Artimis® replaces your meniscus. This means you will return to your daily activities, with heavy sports excluded, while reducing chronic pains: a flexible yet strong solution to your knee problems. We are in the clinical phase and investigate the effectiveness of our prostheses.
For patients
Take part in our Clinical Research!
Multiple hospitals are investigating our Artimis® meniscus prosthesis. We are always happy to meet new patients willing to experience our innovation.
For knee surgeons
Participate in our next study!
We welcome your input as clinicians. ATRO Medical will internationally expand its clinical research. We look forward to collaborate with you.
The Artimis® meniscus prosthesis
Developed specifically for patients suffering from persistent knee pain after a meniscectomy
Get to know our meniscus prosthesis and its unique design: a groundbreaking innovation that patients have been looking forward to for years. The Artimis® is made of a non-biodegradable plastic, which is safe to use in the body. In the near future we will be able to place a new shock absorber in your knee.
Events
Learn more about ATRO Medical at following conferences:
MedTech Strategist 2024
November 19th, 2024
See our pitch at the MedTech Strategist in San Diego, USA
The Meniscus Congress 2025
January 23rd, 2025
Meet us at The Meniscus Congress 2025 in Berlin.
Clinical research
Research on the new artificial meniscus
A study on the effectiveness of our prosthesis is currently underway. Three hospitals are conducting it:
- St. Maartenskliniek in Nijmegen
- Haaglanden MC in The Hague
- MUMC+ in Maastricht
ATRO Medical
A solution for post meniscectomy pain
ATRO Medical was founded by Dr. Tony van Tienen in 2016. When Van Tienen was working as an orthopedic knee surgeon, he encountered many patients who were suffering severe knee pain after a meniscus removal but were too young for a knee replacement. And their knee cartilage was actually too good to be replaced by metal and plastic. There was no fitting solution available, and as a result, these people experienced long episodes of pain.
ATRO Medical started as a spin-off from Radboudumc and DSM. After many years of academic research, these two parties decided assist van Tienen in launching a company to let the dream of an artificial meniscus come true.
International input & partners
ATRO Medical is a team of specialists that work hard towards a common goal: realizing a lasting, innovative, and unique solution for patients with chronic knee pains. This requires knowledge, patience, and perseverance. With step-by-step improvements, we move closer to that goal.
Our efforts have been noticed internationally. ATRO Medical has received an important acknowledgment by the American government’s FDA, the ‘FDA breakthrough device designation' In addition, the European Innovation Council (EIC) has rewarded ATRO Medical with the EIC Accelerator grant, and The Dutch Arthritis Society has become an official partner.
Join forces?
ATRO Medical is always looking for partnerships. Are you a doctor, physiotherapist, radiologist, or insurer? Do you work for an orthopedic company or want to join forces another way? Please feel welcome to contact us.
Knowledge base and news
Read all about the latest scientific developments.
Artimis: New name for our artificial meniscus
Patients
Artimis®: the new name for the world’s first artificial meniscus
ATRO Medical launches unique meniscus research
Patients
As the first company worldwide, ATRO Medical will start a clinical trial on a lateral artificial meniscus. For the first time ever, an absent meniscus in the outer part of the knee will be replaced by an artificial meniscus, the Artimis® Meniscus Prosthesis. The study will be conducted at the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen.
AIR2 study information
Patients
This clinical study is initiated in October 2021 to enroll 14 patients at select medical centers in the Netherlands. The study is full and can no longer accept new participants. The clinical study is approved by the Dutch government (Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate) and Medical Research Ethics Committee.
Radboudumc and ATRO Medical start research on AI-generated artificial meniscus.
Professionals
The Orthopaedic Research Laboratory (ORL) of Radboudumc starts a new project with ATRO Medical: 3D-Printed PCU meniscus Prosthesis (3PPP). 3PPP combines the latest developments in sports medicine with the strength of AI. The durable meniscus prosthesis of ATRO Medical will be designed in 3D based on artificial intelligence, developed by the Orthopaedic Research Lab. Thanks to this technology, a scan of the healthy meniscus in one leg can be used to create a meniscus solution for the affected leg. In this way, the side with a lacking meniscus causing severe knee pain can receive a new shock absorber, molded to the individual patient.
ATRO Medical B.V.
We are an innovative medical device company that was was founded in 2016. The lead product is the Artimis® meniscus prosthesis.
Contact details
Novio Tech Campus
Transistorweg 5, 6534 AT Nijmegen (Headquarters)
Liessentstraat 9a, 5405 AH Uden (Registered office)
info@atromedical.com
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