
The ideal joint replacement for CMC thumb arthritis.
ZEPARTTM is an advanced, anatomically optimized thumb implant for effective CMC osteoarthritis treatment.
Unique Joint Replacement
Our proprietary thumb CMC implant addresses a compelling opportunity in joint reconstruction with a distinctly differentiated design optimized for stability, strength and flexibility. Conceived by leading U.S. hand surgeon Nathan T. Morrell, MD, and advanced in partnership with a multidisciplinary science and engineering team, the platform reflects the integration of AI-enabled design, rigorous validation, and clinical insight to support meaningful performance and long-term commercial value.
ZEPART® Thumb Implant

Without a suitable joint replacement technology, surgeons are reduced to compromising treatment options for painful thumb CMC joint damaged by osteoarthritis. Our revolutionary implant meets the surgeon’s need for a stable, functional, adaptable thumb CMC joint replacement. Implementation of the ZEPART implant has the potential to address pain management for 200,000+ patients with this condition and restore quality of life.
The device shown is currently under development and has not yet received FDA clearance or approval. It is not available for sale in the United States.
Our Team

Rick Thomson
President and CEO

Nathan T. Morrell, MD, FAOA
Chief Medical Officer

Dimitri Madden
Chief Operating Officer

Ethan Darwin
Chief R&D Officer
Developed by Sandia Medical Technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our all-star team is the emerging R&D leader for orthopedic surgery and related fields.






