ATRO Medical
ATRO Medical is an innovative medical device company founded in 2016, specializing in the development of artificial meniscus prostheses. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for knee patients suffering from chronic pain, through groundbreaking solutions like the Artimis® meniscus prosthesis. The company has received international recognition, including FDA breakthrough device designation, EU grants, and awards, and collaborates with research institutions and partners worldwide. They are actively involved in cutting-edge research projects, including AI-driven personalized meniscus solutions in collaboration with Radboudumc, and have been recognized as winners of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Veterans Lead QuickFire Challenge.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Anatomical meniscus prosthesis (PCU)
An anatomically shaped, non-biodegradable polymer meniscal implant intended to restore shock-absorbing function and redistribute load in the knee; designed for arthroscopic implantation with tibial fixation.
Anatomical meniscus prosthesis (PCU)
An anatomically shaped, non-biodegradable polymer meniscal implant intended to restore shock-absorbing function and redistribute load in the knee; designed for arthroscopic implantation with tibial fixation.
Services
Clinical research and trial collaboration
Design and conduct of prospective clinical studies for implantable meniscal devices, including patient screening, on-site surgical coordination at participating hospitals, rehabilitation coordination and longitudinal outcome monitoring to generate clinical safety and performance data.
R&D collaborations for personalized implant design
Collaborative development of MRI-to-implant workflows using artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific polymer meniscus prototypes and associated surgical tools; includes preclinical validation in academic research laboratories and development of surgical procedures.
Consortium and public funding coordination
Management of multi-party R&D consortia and administration of competitive public funding awards, including proposal preparation, coordination of multi-partner deliverables and liaison with funding agencies to execute co-funded SME projects.
Clinical research and trial collaboration
Design and conduct of prospective clinical studies for implantable meniscal devices, including patient screening, on-site surgical coordination at participating hospitals, rehabilitation coordination and longitudinal outcome monitoring to generate clinical safety and performance data.
R&D collaborations for personalized implant design
Collaborative development of MRI-to-implant workflows using artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing to produce patient-specific polymer meniscus prototypes and associated surgical tools; includes preclinical validation in academic research laboratories and development of surgical procedures.
Consortium and public funding coordination
Management of multi-party R&D consortia and administration of competitive public funding awards, including proposal preparation, coordination of multi-partner deliverables and liaison with funding agencies to execute co-funded SME projects.
Expertise Areas
- Clinical trial management for implantable orthopedic devices
- Arthroscopic surgical procedures for implant placement
- Biomaterials engineering for load-bearing implants (polycarbonate urethane)
- Patient-specific implant design using MRI and AI
Key Technologies
- Polycarbonate urethane (PCU) biomaterials
- Arthroscopic surgical techniques
- MRI-based anatomical modeling
- AI-driven anatomical/3D model generation