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SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI, Italy, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

LimaCorporate continues to make progresses on its key strategic initiative to

drive the development of a digital platform to provide surgeons with innovative

solutions which would help them deliver improved outcomes with an accessible

and sustainable economic model, through the milestone-based acquisition of

TechMah Medical. TechMah Medical was founded by Dr. Mohamed Mahfouz, Professor

of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, in 2014.

Following the first successful case with the Smart SPACE Virtual 3D Planner in

February, LimaCorporate is proud to announce that the first case using the

combination of the 3D Virtual Planner and Glenoid 3D Positioner was

successfully completed in the US.

Smart SPACE is LimaCorporate's digital platform and features novel orthopedic

technology and a rich pipeline of landscape-changing applications. Smart SPACE

is a new environment designed to further enable the surgeon and enhance the

predictability of surgical outcomes providing peace-of-mind to the physician.

This pioneering solution gives surgeons real time feedback regarding implant

positioning, customized for every patient, while allowing them to also maintain

their usual workflow and customary OR and patient set up. Smart SPACE is

developed in collaboration with TechMah Medical.

Smart SPACE is currently in a controlled release within the United States. The

system has been cleared for release in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Further expansion of the controlled release is therefore planned for later this

year.

The first clinical case using the Smart SPACE 3D Virtual Planner and the 3D

Glenoid Positioner was performed by Dr. Shelden Martin at OrthoArizona in

Phoenix, AZ in the USA. Dr. Martin addressed this case with an SMR Reverse

Prosthesis and stated that, "This was a very challenging case due to the

overall condition of the patient and the presence of large bone defects." Dr.

Martin added, "The case went very smoothly, and I was very happy with the

outcome. The 3D Virtual Planner proved to be a very useful tool and helped me

have a clear idea of how I was going to approach this particular patient. The

3D Positioner fit perfectly on the glenoid and was very stable. Pin placement

was easy and according to our pre-op plan. Overall, I was very happy with the

outcome of this case and look forward to using the Smart SPACE Planner and 3D

Positioner again."

Luigi Ferrari, LimaCorporate CEO, added, "The successful completion of this

challenging procedure planned with the Smart SPACE Shoulder 3D Virtual Planner

and performed by using the Smart SPACE Glenoid 3D Positioner is another key

milestone in the history of LimaCorporate and shows that we are on our way to

making a significant contribution to transforming how Orthopedic surgery is

performed today."

Michael Bauer, Partner at EQT and Co-Head of EQT's Healthcare Sector Team,

added: "Lima's level of innovation and novelty within large joint and

extremities reconstruction continue to impress and Smart SPACE represents yet

another example of its passion for improving patients' lives and challenging

the status quo on how care is delivered. EQT is proud to support Lima and will

continue to invest in the company's long-term development."

About LimaCorporate

LimaCorporate is a global medical device company providing reconstructive

orthopedic solutions to surgeons who face the challenges of improving the

quality of life of their patients. Based in Italy, LimaCorporate is committed

to the development of innovative products and procedures to enable surgeons to

select the ideal solution for every individual patient. LimaCorporate's

product range includes large joint revision and primary implants and complete

extremities solutions including fixation.

About TechMah Medical

TechMah Medical is a technology company focused on delivering orthopedic

solutions. We build innovative applications designed to improve patient and

clinician experience throughout the joint replacement process. Based in

Knoxville, Tennessee, our team of scientists and engineers are driven to

improve quality and efficiency through customization.

For additional information on the Company, please visit www.limacorporate.com

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