Alabama medical device company receives fourth patent for orthopedic innovation

Alabama-based medical device innovator Simparo Surgical has reached a significant milestone, securing its fourth U.S. patent for advanced technology aimed at transforming thumb joint reconstruction procedures.

Advancing Orthopedic Care

The newly issued patent, granted on June 23, covers the Falcon Suture Clutch. This innovative suture-locking mechanism is specifically engineered to treat severe arthritis and instability at the base of the thumb—a condition known as thumb CMC reconstruction where the metacarpal bone meets the trapezium in the wrist.

The device features a unique one-way cinching design, providing surgeons with the ability to perform repairs using precise, incremental tension adjustments. By replacing traditional methods—which often involve harvesting tendons from secondary sites and drilling bone tunnels—the Falcon Suture Clutch helps reduce procedure complexity and operating time.

A Milestone for Alabama Innovation

"This patent is a milestone not just for our team, but for what Alabama is building: a place where medical innovation is developed, protected, and delivered to the surgeons and patients who need it," said Chris Harber, CEO of Simparo Surgical.

As the company continues to expand its patent portfolio, Harber remains committed to the local impact of their work. "When you choose Simparo, you’re choosing innovation that was built right here at home — and helping demonstrate what Alabama’s investment in companies like ours can achieve," he added.

Strategic Support

The growth of Simparo Surgical is fueled by robust regional support. The company is backed by Innovate Alabama, a public-private partnership focused on fostering entrepreneurship across the state, and benefits from the resources provided by the Gulf Coast innovation hub, Hatch Fairhope.