Lapidus Plates for Orthopedic Devices

The Lapidus procedure is an orthopedic foot surgery generally associated with stabilizing the first tarsometatarsal joint and addressing certain deformities involving the great toe and midfoot. Lapidus plates are implant components used by medical device companies developing fixation systems for this type of application. MoManTech supports OEMs with design consultation, prototyping, precision machining, and production services for complex foot and ankle components.

Recovery from a Lapidus operation varies according to the patient, surgical approach, healing progress, and the treating clinician’s protocol. Weight-bearing and activity instructions should come directly from the surgeon. For device manufacturers, MoManTech focuses on producing the associated plate components through controlled, documented processes, including manufacturability consultation, precision machining, inspection, and support for prototype or production requirements.

MoManTech provides custom manufacturing support for highly engineered orthopedic components, including foot and ankle devices. The process can include design-for-manufacturability consultation, precision CNC machining, wire EDM, Swiss work, additive prototyping, finishing, marking, inspection, and quality documentation. Final manufacturability depends on the supplied design, specifications, validation requirements, and production objectives.

Yes. MoManTech offers prototype development and low-volume production for precision-machined components and 3D-printed parts. Prototype support can help OEMs review manufacturability, evaluate design details, and prepare for future production. The company works with orthopedic device developers across foot and ankle, trauma, joint, and spine applications while maintaining controlled quality processes.

Material selection depends on the device design, specifications, regulatory requirements, and approved manufacturing plan. MoManTech’s catalog identifies metal capabilities including 17-4 stainless steel, 316L stainless steel, and titanium in beta, along with plastic and composite additive options such as Onyx, carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, and HSHT fiberglass reinforcement. Material suitability should be confirmed during project planning.

Available processes include CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis Swiss lathe work, wire EDM, additive prototyping, finishing, laser marking, and comprehensive inspection. MoManTech also provides design-for-manufacturability consultation to help align the component design with efficient production methods. The appropriate process combination depends on the geometry, specifications, quantities, and quality requirements of the device program.

MoManTech supports prototype and low-volume production of precision-machined components and 3D-printed parts. This is intended for orthopedic device companies that need a responsive manufacturing partner during development, first-article work, or early production. Available capabilities include machining, wire EDM, Swiss work, additive manufacturing, finishing, marking, inspection, and documented quality processes.

MoManTech identifies ISO 13485:2016 certification, comprehensive quality control, controlled processes, trained personnel, inspection, defect prevention, and FDA-regulated process support among its capabilities. Quality documentation and manufacturing controls are addressed according to the device program’s requirements. Customers should provide applicable specifications and regulatory expectations so the manufacturing plan can be aligned appropriately.