ArticleMedical devices (Auckland, N.Z.)2018
Postmarket surveillance of 3D-printed implants for sacroiliac joint fusion.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Prospective Trial of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using 3D-Printed Triangular Titanium Implants.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2020Trial
- Randomized Trial of Sacroiliac Joint Arthrodesis Compared with Conservative Management for Chronic Low Back Pain Attributed to the Sacroiliac Joint.The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2019Trial
- Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion evidence gaps with biomechanics, devices, and industry influence: A narrative review.Brain & spine · 2026Review
- Insertional torque and pullout strength of reinserted screws for sacroiliac joint fusion: Effects of implant dimensions, bone density, and tapping.North American Spine Society journal · 2025Article
- The Bedrock technique with triangular titanium rods for spinopelvic fixation and sacroiliac joint fusion: is there a learning curve?European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Review
- The effect of 3D virtual surgical planning in sacroiliac joint fusion.Brain & spine · 2025Article
- Minimally Invasive SI Joint Fusion Procedures for Chronic SI Joint Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy.International journal of spine surgery · 2023Article
- Response Letter.International journal of spine surgery · 2023Article
- Biomechanical Stability of Primary and Revision Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Devices: A Cadaveric Study.Global spine journal · 2022Article
- Review
- Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion with Triangular Titanium Implants: Cost-Utility Analysis from NHS Perspective.PharmacoEconomics - open · 2021Article
- International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Policy 2020 Update-Minimally Invasive Surgical Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (for Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Pain): Coverage Indications, Limitations, and Medical Necessity.International journal of spine surgery · 2020Article
- Long-Term Prospective Clinical And Radiographic Outcomes After Minimally Invasive Lateral Transiliac Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Using Triangular Titanium Implants.Medical devices (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2019Article
- Current standards and ethical landscape of engineered tissues-3D bioprinting perspective.Journal of tissue engineeringReview
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Abstract
backgroundGovernment regulations require postmarket surveillance for cleared/approved medical devices. Trend analysis of newly marketed devices may help to confirm device-related safety or uncover other device or procedure-related problems.
methodsComplaints related to the use of 3D-printed triangular titanium implants for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusion were compared with those of the prior machined version of the device manufactured with a titanium plasma spray (TPS) coating. Event rates were calculated either by dividing event counts by numbers of surgeries or, for late events, using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.
resultsThree types of complaints with nontrial frequencies were identified. Issues in instruments occurred at a low and constant rate (1.3%). Using Kaplan-Meier analysis, pain-related complaints occurred at a low and similar rate in both groups (<0.5%). The 1-year cumulative probability of surgical revision was low in both the 3D and machined versions of the device (1.5% for machined and 1% for 3D printed,
conclusionThe 3D-printed version of triangular titanium implant was associated with complaint and adverse event rates similar to those for the prior machined version of the device.
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