Xinhua Surgical Instrument Co., Ltd. Ventures into the New Blue Ocean of Orthopedic instruments
In recent years, with the rapid development of the healthcare industry, accelerating population aging, and increasing public awareness of health, the orthopedic medical field has experienced a steady growth in market demand. Seizing the opportunity presented by this expanding segment, Xinhua Surgical Instrument Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SHINVA Medical, has actively ventured into the orthopedic field. By leveraging collaborative innovation across industry, academia, and research, the company is continuously advancing the development of surgical instruments for sports medicine and spinal procedures, contributing to the technological upgrade of China-made orthopedic instruments.
In the validation of instrument structure and form, SHINVA has introduced 3D printing rapid prototyping technology, creating an efficient design validation loop. Compared to traditional manufacturing processes, this approach significantly reduces the time and cost associated with product design and verification, greatly improving R&D efficiency.
In terms of tackling core technological challenges, SHINVA utilizes digital design tools such as 3D modeling and motion simulation to overcome bottlenecks in instrument connection accuracy and control performance. These advancements address the common issue of "free motion" (non-functional stroke) found in similar instruments, resulting in a substantial improvement in tactile feedback and precision control.
For the machining of precision components, the company has innovatively designed high-precision custom fixtures and implemented integrated processing with five-axis machining centers. This process ensures the key shape and dimensional parameters of motion-critical parts are completed in a single machining operation, eliminating the cumulative errors associated with multiple clamping processes. This guarantees stable product performance.
To date, the company has successfully developed 73 types of orthopedic-related products. These innovations not only fill the company's product gaps in areas such as cartilage transplantation tools for sports medicine and core instruments for unilateral biportal endoscopic spinal surgery but also meet diverse clinical and market needs through a rich product portfolio.