Formus Labs News

Formus Appoints Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Prof. Yasuhiro Homma as Clinical Advisor

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND / TOKYO, JAPAN – Formus, developer of the world's leading AI-automated 3D pre-operative planning platform, is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Yasuhiro Homma, M.D., Ph.D., as their first Japanese clinical advisor. Prof. Homma’s addition to the advisory team will significantly bolster Formus’s clinical validation and strategic expansion within the Japanese orthopaedic market.

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Formus and Zimmer Biomet enter into an exclusive partnership for the Japanese market

On the back of a successful five year partnership in the Australia & New Zealand market, Formus and Zimmer Biomet have agreed to a long term exclusive distribution agreement in Japan for Formus Hip - their AI-automated, 3D pre-operative planning software.

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December 18, 2024

Formus Labs, a Pioneering Developer of Orthopedic Surgery Planning Technology, Hires Ex-Johnson & Johnson Executive, Polly Teevan, To Lead Global Commercial Strategy

Formus Labs, creator of the world's first fully-automated 3D planner for joint replacement surgeries, today announced it has hired Polly Teevan as Chief Marketing Officer. Teevan will oversee global commercial and marketing strategy, and lead Formus to expand its presence in the US and international markets leveraging her deep customer relationships, industry knowledge and commercial experience.

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December 18, 2024

Formus Labs Adds Seasoned Medical Technology Executives Lloyd McCann and Meraj Khan to Board of Directors

Formus Labs, creator of the world's first fully-automated 3D planner for joint replacement surgeries, today announced the appointments of Mercy Radiology and Clinics CEO, Dr Lloyd McCann, and Vice President of Market Development at BK Medical, Meraj Khan, to its Board of Directors. Each brings more than 15 years of international medical technology and healthcare experience in a variety of roles.

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December 18, 2024

Internationally Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Thought Leaders Join Formus Labs’ Clinical Advisory and Development Board.

Formus Labs, creator of the world's first automated 3D, AI-enabled pre-operative planner for joint replacement surgeries, today announces the expansion of its clinical advisory board. Three global thought leaders in the field of arthroplasty, Dr. J. Bohannon Mason, Dr. Atul Kamath and Dr. James A. Germano will help shape the next generation of Formus Labs’ innovative planning technology and will support the company’s expansion into new markets.

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December 18, 2024

Formus Labs Raises $5 Million to Automate Orthopedic Surgery Planning; Partners With Zimmer Biomet to Supercharge Global Launch

Formus combines AI and biomechanics to empower orthopedic surgeons with fully interactive 3D models to optimize the preoperative planning process

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Welcoming new board member Sabeen Shaikh

Welcoming new board member Sabeen Shaikh

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Surgeons Impressed by Artificial Intelligence

Formus Labs Australian Country Manager Zoe Hart says surgeons continue to show interest in the use of artificial intelligence in pre-operative planning for total hip arthroplasty.

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Richie Christian, Head of Regulatory and Quality

Based on Auckland’s North Shore, Richie comes to Formus Labs with a wealth of experience in the medical start-up industry after working for six years at Aroa Biosurgery as Quality Manager

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The Future of Orthopedic Healthcare in the Time of COVID

Formus CEO Ju Zhang on some of the challenges and opportunities facing us over the next 12 months and beyond.

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Formus Hip in Commercial Use

Hip-planner officially in use

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Formus Labs Team Grows to 10

Joining the Formus Labs team in newly created roles are a dedicated Product Lead, Computer Vision Engineer, and Office Administrator, bringing the total team size to 10 full-time employees.

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‘Formus Spine’ Tech Demo Successfully Debuts

The Formus Labs team has recently debuted a tech demo of 'Formus Spine' at the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) conference held in Wellington this October. Formus Spine is currently in development as an AI-driven automated planning platform for spinal fusion surgery.

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Case Study - Hip Replacement at John Flynn Gold Coast Private Hospital

The patient is now recovering, with the Formus Platform playing a key role in highlighting stem size as the biggest factor in driving a successful hip replacement under these conditions.

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