Waypoint Orthopedics

Waypoint GPS is a disposable, single-use pedicle probe that provides physicians with real-time visual feedback on the cutting edge’s location to track its advance, avoid cortical breaches, and reduce radiation.

Waypoint Orthopedics, a Runway Healthcare, LP portfolio company, has pioneered the Waypoint GPS - a Smart Bone Awl that enables surgeons to safely cannulate pedicles.

Highridge Medical secures exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Waypoint Orthopedics’ **Waypoint GPS™ (Guided Pedicle System)**, a surgical navigation platform. The agreement grants Highridge access to the technology, which assists surgeons in spinal procedures. Waypoint Orthopedics is part of the **Runway Healthcare** portfolio.

Apr 2026SPINEMarketGroupNews article

Dr. Stephen Banco performs the first human spine surgery using Waypoint Orthopedics’ **Waypoint GPS™ smart pedicle probe**, a precision-guided tool. The procedure represents a milestone in spinal surgery, leveraging real-time navigation to improve accuracy. The technology aims to enhance surgical outcomes by reducing risks associated with traditional methods.

Sep 2023ACCESS NewswireNews article

Waypoint Orthopedics secures FDA 510(k) clearance for its **Waypoint GPS™**, a smart bone awl designed for pedicle screw pilot hole drilling in spinal surgeries. The device integrates advanced guidance technology to enhance precision during orthopedic procedures. The clearance marks a key milestone for the company’s spinal medical device portfolio.

May 2023ACCESS NewswireNews article

Waypoint Orthopedics submits an FDA 510(k) application for **Waypoint GPS**, a smart bone awl for pedicle screw pilot hole drilling in spinal surgeries. The device provides surgeons with visual feedback via color changes at the probe tip, signaling potential soft tissue contact or vertebral cortex perforation. The system aims to enhance precision during spinal instrumentation procedures.

Jul 2022waypoint-orthopedics.suite.accessnewswire.comNews article