THINK Surgical Receives the 2026 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award

DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) recognized THINK Surgical as the 2026 AAHKS Industry Innovation Award recipient during the 2026 AAHKS Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. The Industry Innovation Award, now in its fifth year, is a competitive product award for companies exhibiting at the meeting, recognizing cutting-edge innovation in the field of orthopaedic hip and knee arthroplasty by exhibitors. All industry partners and exhibitors are invited to highlight their newest products and services by applying for the award.

The Industry Innovation Award was conferred in the Exhibit Hall during the Annual Meeting reception. Representatives from THINK Surgical were present to accept this prestigious honor. The award includes recording an episode of AAHKS Amplified, to discuss the details of their award-winning innovation and being recognized as winners of the Industry Innovation Award for the next year.

The award-winning product submitted by THINK Surgical is their latest advancement in surgical robotics with the TMINI® Miniature Robotic System. The TMINI System features a an open implant architecture and growing implant system compatibility as well as a new TMINI 1.2 Software Update. Notably, THINK Surgical and the TMINI Miniature Robotic System have shown both a technical and regulatory pathway to achieving full open platform as demonstrated by the FDA 510(k) clearance received on Dec. 22, 2025, for TMINI System compatibility with the Stryker® Triathlon® Total Knee System. This compatibility was developed independently by THINK Surgical without partnership or collaboration with the Stryker Corporation or any of its affiliates and is a major step in returning implant choice back to surgeons and healthcare facilities.

"AAHKS is excited to grant the Industry Innovation Award to THINK Surgical. AAHKS, our members and our Industry partners are focused on advancing the field of hip and knee replacement – and these awards give us an opportunity to highlight a few of the many successful innovations each year meant to improve clinical care," said Cory L. Calendine, MD, AAHKS Industry Relations Committee Chair.

About the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Established in 1991, the mission of AAHKS is to be the definitive global authority on excellence in hip and knee care. AAHKS has a membership of over 5,500 surgeons and other hip and knee health care professionals.

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SOURCE THINK Surgical, Inc.