Active Implants (United States)
Active Implants is a Memphis-based orthopedic device company developing the NUsurface meniscus implant, an investigational artificial meniscus.
Last updated October 5, 2026
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Overview
Active Implants (United States) is a medical device company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on orthopedic implants designed to complement the natural biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system. Its lead product is the NUsurface® meniscus implant, which the company describes as the first "artificial meniscus" intended to replace a damaged or degenerated meniscus. The device is positioned as a potential treatment option between minimally invasive meniscus repair and total knee replacement, aiming to help patients maintain or return to an active lifestyle. The company operates under its NUsurface brand and maintains a dedicated website (nusurfaceimplant.com) providing information for patients, physicians, and clinical researchers. Active Implants is headquartered at 6060 Primacy Parkway, Suite 460, Memphis, TN 38119. The NUsurface implant is currently investigational in the United States and is limited by federal law to investigational use; it may not be commercially distributed in the United States or its territories. The company's focus is on obtaining clinical validation for the NUsurface implant. Active Implants has conducted clinical trials in the United States and Europe to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the NUsurface implant. The company's mission is to promote active lifestyles through innovation, and its products are designed to address unmet needs in orthopedic care, particularly for patients with meniscus injury who are not yet ready for knee replacement. As a privately held company, Active Implants continues to pursue regulatory pathways for its lead product.
History
Active Implants (United States) is a medical device company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The company was founded to develop orthopedic implants that complement the natural biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on solutions for knee joint preservation. Its lead product, the NUsurface® Meniscus Implant, is described as the first "artificial meniscus" designed to replace a damaged or deteriorating meniscus. The device is intended to fill a treatment gap between minimally invasive meniscus repair and total knee replacement, offering a potential option for patients who wish to maintain or return to an active lifestyle. The NUsurface implant is an investigational device in the United States, limited by federal law to investigational use, and is not for distribution in the United States and its territories. The company has pursued clinical validation through studies in the United States and Europe. Active Implants operates a dedicated website for the NUsurface brand, providing information for patients, doctors, and clinical investigators. The company's mission is to innovate to promote active lifestyles, and it continues to work toward regulatory approval for its flagship product.
Products and positioning
Developer of an investigational artificial meniscus implant positioned as an alternative between meniscus repair and total knee replacement.
NUsurface® Meniscus Implant
An investigational artificial meniscus designed to replace a damaged or deteriorating meniscus, positioned as an alternative between meniscus repair and total knee replacement.
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