First-in-world 3D printed bone replacement okayed by CDRH

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a first-in-world approval for a customized 3D-printed bone replacement. The Patient Specific Talus Spacer is designed to replace the talus bone, which sits at the top of the foot and forms part of the ankle joint, in patients with avascular necrosis (AVN) of the ankle.