3D-SHELF BY REPLASIA · UNDER CLINICAL INVESTIGATION

A patient-specific implant concept for young adults with DDH.

The 3D-Shelf is a patient-specific, additively manufactured titanium implant for adults with symptomatic hip dysplasia. It is currently being evaluated in a first-in-human clinical investigation and not yet commercially available.

Design principles

Engineered from the plan, for one patient.

Building on an established surgical concept

The 3D‑Shelf builds on the shelf acetabuloplasty concept, but uses a patient-specific implant instead of an autologous bone graft. The implant is positioned outside the joint capsule and is designed to preserve the native joint. The implant can be placed with a direct anterior approach. 

Plan-led design

Implant geometry is derived from the patient-specific coverage target,  planned implant position, and desired range of motion.

Additively manufactured titanium

Manufactured in medical-grade titanium using 3D-printing, with a porous bone-contacting surface intended to support bony integration.

Patient-specific guides

A matching patient-specific guide is provided to support transfer of the planned implant position to surgery.

Regulatory status

First-in-human clinical investigation

The 3D-Shelf implant is currently being evaluated in the ATHENA first-in-human clinical investigation and is not commercially available. It may only be used within the scope of an approved clinical investigation.

Learn about the ATHENA clinical trial