Advancing Orthopedic Care Through Innovation
AK Medical Holdings Limited (HKEX: 01789.HK) pioneered 3D printing in orthopedic implants: in 2015 its 3D-printed hip cup became the first 3D-printed orthopedic implant approved in China. Trusted by 7,500+ hospitals across 40+ countries.
World Leader in 3D-Printed Orthopedic Implants
Founded in Beijing in 2003, AK Medical pioneered the global commercialization of 3D printing in orthopedic surgery, transforming how surgeons restore mobility to patients worldwide.
From Beijing to the World
AK Medical Holdings Limited (HKEX: 01789.HK) designs, manufactures and sells orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and digital surgery systems. Through subsidiaries in Beijing, Changzhou and Sheffield (UK), the group serves 7,500+ hospitals across 40+ countries with a portfolio spanning hip, knee, spine, trauma and tumor reconstruction.
Discover Our StoryOur Mission
"Make you move for a better life."
We excel to be a world-class business organization through innovation, delivering cutting-edge orthopedic solutions that improve patient outcomes globally.
Four Pillars of Innovation
Our proprietary technology platforms represent decades of R&D investment and clinical validation, setting the global standard for orthopedic implant innovation.
3DACT™ Additive Manufacturing
Porous titanium implants built layer by layer for natural bone integration
3D Printing Precision Building Technology
Proprietary additive manufacturing platform producing porous titanium implants with interconnected trabecular structure matched to natural cancellous bone for superior osseointegration.
Clinical Applications:
- Hip cups
- Spinal cages
- Patient-matched tumor implants
Vacuum Plasma Spray (VPS) Coating
Advanced hydroxyapatite (HA) bio-coating technology for enhanced bone-to-implant bonding, developed by JRI Orthopaedics with 50+ years of clinical heritage.
Clinical Applications:
- Femoral stems
- Acetabular components
- Revision implants
Navigation & Robotic Intelligence
Integrated surgical navigation and robotic assistance platform providing real-time tracking and sub-millimeter implant placement accuracy.
Clinical Applications:
- Robot-assisted THA
- Computer-guided TKA
- Intraoperative navigation
Innovative Custom Orthopedic Solution
End-to-end personalized implant pathway from imaging to surgical delivery, enabling complex reconstructions that standard implants cannot address.
Clinical Applications:
- Tumor reconstruction
- Severe revisions
- Congenital deformities
Comprehensive Orthopedic Solutions
From hip and knee replacement to spine surgery and tumor reconstruction, AK Medical provides the most complete range of 3D-printed orthopedic implants globally.
Hip Replacement
Cementless and cemented total hip arthroplasty systems with 3DACT™ technology
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Knee Replacement
Primary and revision total knee arthroplasty with robotic navigation support
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Spine & Trauma
Comprehensive spine fusion and trauma fixation portfolio from Libeier
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Tumor Reconstruction
Patient-matched implants for limb-salvage surgery and bone tumor reconstruction
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Digital Orthopedics
AI-assisted surgical planning and robotic surgery systems
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about AK Medical, 3D-printed implants, and our global operations.
What does AK Medical do?
AK Medical Holdings Limited (HKEX: 01789.HK) designs, manufactures and sells orthopedic implants — including hip, knee, spine, tumor-reconstruction and patient-matched custom implants — plus surgical instruments, navigation and robotic systems. It is a pioneer of 3D-printed orthopedic implants: its 3D-printed hip cup, developed with Peking University Third Hospital, was the first 3D-printed orthopedic implant approved in China (2015).
What is special about 3D-printed orthopedic implants?
3D printing builds implants layer by layer from medical-grade titanium powder, creating porous trabecular structures that mimic natural cancellous bone. This allows bone to grow into the implant (osseointegration), enables cementless biological fixation, and makes patient-matched custom implants practical for complex cases such as bone tumor reconstruction.
Which regulatory approvals do AK Medical products hold?
AK Medical products carry NMPA Class III registrations in China (70+, the highest device tier), CE Mark for the EU/EEA, and FDA 510(k) clearances for the United States. In 2015 AK Medical received China's first regulatory approval for a 3D-printed orthopedic implant.
Where are AK Medical implants used?
More than 1.2 million AK Medical implants have been used by over 7,500 partner hospitals across 40+ countries, supported by manufacturing and R&D sites in Beijing, Changzhou and Sheffield (UK, via JRI Orthopaedics).
Can AK Medical make custom implants for complex cases?
Yes. The ICOS™ (Innovative Custom Orthopedic Solution) platform designs and 3D-prints patient-matched implants from CT data for tumor reconstruction, severe revision surgery and congenital deformities. Around 1,000 complex custom cases have been completed.
Is AK Medical the same company as 爱康医疗 (Aikang)?
Yes. 爱康医疗 (Aikang Medical) is AK Medical's Chinese name; the listed parent is AK Medical Holdings Limited (爱康医疗控股有限公司, HKEX: 01789.HK). Its Beijing operating company, Beijing AKEC Medical Co., Ltd. (北京爱康宜诚医疗器材有限公司), appears in FDA records as "Beijing AK Medical Co., Ltd." and in clinical literature as "Aikang, Beijing" — for example as the maker of the 3D ACT™ (3DACT™) acetabular cup.
Is AK Medical a publicly listed company?
Yes. AK Medical Holdings Limited has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2017 under stock code 01789.HK. The company was founded in Beijing in 2003.
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