Nivalon Medical Technologies Inc. has developed the world’s first fully patient-specific, motion-preserving spinal implant made entirely without metal.
Designed using AI and advanced ceramic 3D printing, the implant combines a bone-like zirconia-toughened alumina (ZTA) structure with a flexible core to replicate natural spinal motion.
Unlike traditional metal implants, Nivalon’s device is tailored to each patient from CT scans, reducing risks such as corrosion, ion release, and imaging interference.
Independent testing at the University of South Florida and University of Connecticut confirmed its biomechanical performance, structural strength, and potential for long-term bone integration.
Manufactured using XJet’s NanoParticle Jetting™ technology, the EvoFlex™ platform is the first fully ceramic, load-bearing spinal implant produced at scale.
The system also allows precise digital surgical planning for complex spinal reconstruction.
With two U.S. patents granted and six pending, Nivalon is preparing for FDA PMA trials and first-in-human procedures in 2026, marking a new era in spinal care.
