TESco Associates Inc.

Biologics

Orthofix Launches Magnesium-Based Settable Bone Void Filler

Opus Mg Set provides a procedure-specific solution for orthopedic fracture care and trauma applications.

Business Wire 09.21.21

Coatings/Surface Modification

Precision Coating Merges with N2 Biomedical

Expands its medical coatings platform.

Ampersand Capital Partners 09.20.21

Married Patients Experience Better Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty

Study shows shorter surgical times and hospitalizations, lower readmission rates, and sometimes better patient-reported outcome measures than single people.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.20.21

Perioperative Aspirin Use Reduces Opioid Intake After Rotator Cuff Surgery

Study data show acetaminophen also better controls pain and improves patient satisfaction.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.17.21

Opioids are Overprescribed to Kids, Teens After Orthopedic Procedures

Data show that patients used significantly less opioids than the quantity prescribed, with 56 percent of the medication remaining unused.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.16.21

Spine/Neurology

ZimVie Is Zimmer Biomet’s Spine/Dental Spinoff Name; Adds Leadership

Richard J. Heppenstall is named as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Zimmer Biomet 09.15.21

Microport Orthopedics Reimagines its Approach to Medical Education

Invests on new technologies, strategic partnerships and regionally based education centers.

MicroPort Orthopedics 09.15.21

Trauma/Sports

Stryker Releases Citrelock Tendon Fixation Device System

Citrelock's differentiated design features Citregen, a bioresorbable material.

Business Wire 09.15.21

Study: Cannabis Use Complicates Total Knee, Hip Procedures

Data show significantly higher dislocation rates among marijuana users than nonusers at both 90 days and one year.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.15.21

Trauma/Sports

A Better Surgical Suture: A Development Story

The EasyWhip is indicated for use in approximation and/or ligation of soft tissues, including the use of allograft tissue for orthopedic surgeries.

Michael Barbella , Managing Editor 09.14.21

Bone Cancer: The Global Burden and Medtech Opportunity

There are so many medical devices critical to the treatment of cancer.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.14.21

Materials

The Impact of Bioresorbables in Orthopedics—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Orthopedic device makers can consider bioresorbable materials for certain applications to enhance a patient’s treatment.

Bracing/Prosthetics

Powering the Wearable Orthopedic Devices of the Future

How wirelessly powered biosensors will completely change the direction of orthopedic medical device innovation.

Hatem Zeine, Founder and President, Ossia 09.13.21

Large Joint

Miach Ortho Begins BEAR III Post-Market Study

Enables healing of a patient's torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

Business Wire 09.13.21

Corin Group Appoints Former Medtronic Executive as CEO

Jacob Paul will lead Corin through the next phase of their mission to enhance patient activity and wellbeing.

Corin Group 09.13.21

Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use Greater in Older Patients After Hip Surgery

Prolonged opioid use was less commonly observed among patients who were either Asian, earned $150,000 or more annually, or had undergone regional anesthesia.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.13.21

Imaging

OrthoPediatrics, SeaSpine Ink Distribution Deal

To exclusively distribute 7D Surgical FLASH Navigation Platform for pediatric applications.

GlobeNewswire 09.10.21

Precision Orthopedics Company Onkos Surgical Raises $15 Million in Series C Funding

New funding will drive revenue growth by accelerating the company's research and development pipeline.

Onkos Surgical 09.10.21

New Study Analyzes Concussion, Head Injury Rates in Teen Girl Athletes

Data show a more than 200 percent increase in sports-related head injuries among female athletes ages 14-18.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.10.21

Arch Medical Solutions Acquires Three VFD Companies

The new acquisitions join the organization collectively as Arch Medical Solutions—Lehigh Valley.

Arch Medical Solutions 09.09.21

Dave M. Atkin Receives AAOS' Humanitarian Award

Atkin is known for his work as director of Operation Rainbow, which provides free orthopedic surgery for indigent kids and young adults in developing countries.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.09.21

Extremities

Tyber Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Expanded Line of Anatomical Plating Systems

The line includes over 73 different indication-specific anatomical plating families.

Tyber Medical 09.08.21

Contract Manufacturing

Medin Technologies Names Bob Baker as CEO

Baker joins Medin with an accomplished background in strategic, commercial and operational leadership in the orthopedic industry.

Medin Technologies Inc. 09.07.21

Lisa L. Lattanza Receives AAOS Surgeons' Diversity Award

She currently serves as president of the Perry Initiative, an organization she co-founded.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.07.21

AAOS News: Cannabis Use Can Complicate TKA, THA Surgeries

Study shows cannabis use can lead to longer hospital stays, higher rates of adverse events, increased readmissions, and higher costs.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.02.21

AAOS News: Aspirin Before and After Rotator Cuff Repair Cuts Opioid Use

Study showed patients who used acetaminophen before and after surgery took 10 fewer opioid pills in the first week after the procedure.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.02.21

Large Joint | Software & Quality

AAOS News: Smith+Nephew Reveals CORI Surgical System Hip Surgery Advancements

Visitors to AAOS will be among the first to experience RI.HIP NAVIGATION.

PR Newswire 09.02.21

Former Stryker Exec Stuart Simpson Named THINK Surgical President, CEO

Simpson brings his deep understanding of the orthopedics industry and orthopedic surgical robots.

PR Newswire 09.02.21

Extremities | Large Joint

AAOS News: Anika to Debut Joint Preservation Portfolio

Meets the evolving unmet needs of surgeons in the global joint preservation market.

GlobeNewswire 09.01.21

AAOS News: Updated AJRR, Shoulder and Elbow Registry Released

All hip device constructs included in the AJRR analysis had a cumulative percent revision of less than 2.7 percent at one year.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.01.21

Large Joint

OrthoGrid Systems Launches Hip Preservation Application

Offers surgeons a suite of tools designed to enable them to achieve their surgical goals with greater accuracy and efficiency.

OrthoGrid Systems Inc. 08.31.21

MIS/Robotics

AAOS News: DePuy Synthes Advances Its VELYS Digital Surgery Platform

Improves patient care with new technologies and enhancements.

DePuy Synthes 08.31.21

Large Joint

Zimmer Biomet, Canary Medical Persona IQ Smart Knee Earns FDA Nod

Post-op gait metrics to provide real-world, objective patient data.

Zimmer Biomet 08.30.21

Spine/Neurology

Clinical Data Show Leg, Back Pain Improvement With Luna XD Implant

Product allows an ALIF-sized, circular implant to be surgically delivered to the intervertebral space through a posterior, minimally-invasive access point.

Business Wire 08.27.21

Trauma/Sports

Bioventus Completes Strategic Investment in Trice Medical

Bioventus will receive exclusive sales and distribution rights to Trice’s products outside of the US.

Bioventus Inc. 08.26.21

Coatings/Surface Modification

AAOS News: Orthobond to Unveil Antimicrobial Surface Tech

Eliminates microbes on metallic and polymeric surfaces.

Business Wire 08.25.21

Extremities | Imaging | Software & Quality

AAOS News: Catalyst OrthoScience Introduces Archer 3D Targeting Imaging Software

Preoperative planning software expands options for surgeons.

Business Wire 08.25.21

Prioritizing Total Cost of Ownership During New Product Development

How to stay one step ahead of the competition and bring greater value to the healthcare system.

Keith Glaser, Director, Medical & Hygiene, YKK (U.S.A.) Inc. 08.25.21

Large Joint

AAOS News: THINK Surgical to Feature TKR Surgical Robot

Will showcase its second-generation TSolution One Total Knee Application.

THINK Surgical 08.24.21

Able Medical Launches the Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System

The product is a single-use, bioactive sternal plating system for use after open heart surgery.

Business Wire 08.24.21

Extremities

FDA OKs Shoulder Innovations' InSet Reverse Shoulder

Features AI-enabled 3D PreView Software Planning solution.

PR Newswire 08.23.21

Alex Gorsky to Step Down as J&J CEO in 2022

CEO role will transfer to Joaquin Duato, currently vice chairman of the company's Executive Committee.

PR Newswire 08.20.21

4WEB Medical Tops Q2 Growth Projections

Revenue ballooned 95 percent compared to the same period last year.

PR Newswire 08.20.21

Extremities

DePuy Synthes Introduces INHANCE Shoulder System

Offers surgeons ability to seamlessly transition from stemless to stemmed implants during procedures.

Johnson & Johnson 08.19.21

Large Joint | MIS/Robotics

FDA OKs Zimmer Biomet's ROSA Hip

Cleared for robotically-assisted direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.

PR Newswire 08.18.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Back in 3D: AMUG Conference Welcomes Members in the Flesh

This was my first visit to AMUG; I spoke about the role of the FDA in regulating medical devices produced via AM.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 08.17.21

Medical Device IP Strategy, Part I: Creating a Patent Strategy that Protects Your Revenue Model

This is the first part of a two-part series that will cover how to create an IP strategy, and in particular, a patent strategy, that stands above the rest.

Gregory Grissett, Principal and Chair, Intellectual Property Group, Offit Kurman P.A. 08.17.21

WishBone Medical Recieves $10 Million in Growth Capital

New funding will enable company to scale up product development and manufacturing facilities to meet market demand for pediatric devices.

WishBone Medical Inc. 08.17.21

Instruments

Smith+Nephew Rolls Out WEREWOLF FASTSEAL 6.0 Hemostasis Wand

Delivers hemostatic sealing during open orthopedic procedures such as total joint arthroplasty.

PR Newswire 08.17.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine Begins Limited Rollout of WaveForm A (ALIF) 3D-Printed Interbody

Seamlessly integrates with the entire Meridian anterior interbody portfolio.

GlobeNewswire 08.16.21

Large Joint

RSIP Vision Announces Novel 2D to 3D Registration Module

Will improve the execution of Orthopedic surgeries, such as total hip arthroplasty.

RSIP Vision 08.13.21

Large Joint

CartiHeal Shares Two-Year Results of Agili-C Pivotal IDE Study

The trial demonstrated the superiority of Agili-C to the current surgical standard of care for treatment of joint surface lesions.

CartiHeal 08.11.21

FundamentalVR Unveils Further Advancements on Its Fundamental Surgery Platform

Provides a level of realism that produces a credible complement and alternative to traditional medical education methods.

FundamentalVR 08.06.21

OrthoPediatrics' Q2 Revenue Skyrockets 96 Percent

Company helped a record 10,500 children between April and the end of June, bringing the total to more than 215,000 since its founding.

Globe Newswire 08.06.21

Contract Manufacturing

Key Factors for an Effective Supply Chain—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Focused on the U.S., Francesco Bucciotti, managing director USA at Lincotek Medical, offers insights on the importance of a full-service supply chain partner.

Extremities

FDA Clears Orthopaedic Implant Company's Wrist Fracture Plate

Designed with Type II anodized titanium, the DRPx plate features variable angle and fixed angle locking screws, locking pegs, and non-locking screws.

Accesswire 08.05.21

Materials

EU Trademark Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling in Favor of CoorsTek

Reaffirms CoorsTek’s ability to manufacture and market their CeraSurf-p 'pink' implantable ceramic hip components.

08.04.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Aurora Spine's DEXA-C Cervical Interbodies

Custom-made implants based on matching patient's bone density.

GlobeNewswire 08.04.21

Spine/Neurology

Comprehensive Tool Set Key to Lateral Access Spine Surgery Success

Finding the right surgical tools to maximize performance continues to be a challenge for orthopedic surgeons.

Nima Salari, M.D., FAAOS, Desert Institute for Spine Care 07.29.21

Spine/Neurology

Aesculap Publishes activL Artificial Disc Long-Term Data

Reports patient outcomes at seven years post-procedure.

PR Newswire 07.27.21

AANA, VirtaMed Collaborate on Surgical Training

Six new guided hip diagnostic exams have been developed to train surgeons on correct instrument usage, anatomy recognition and diagnostic procedures.

Arthroscopy Association of North America 07.27.21

Extremities

First RSA Surgeries Utilizing the NextAR Shoulder Platform are Successfully Completed

Matthias Zumstein and John-Erik Bell performed the first European and U.S. surgeries utilizing the FDA-cleared surgical application.

Medacta 07.27.21

EPTAM Precision Acquires Mendell Machine and Manufacturing

Deal allows the companies to combine complimentary capabilities.

Business Wire 07.23.21

Extremities

Kinos Medical Merges With restor3d

Deal will accelerate restor3d’s expansion into the U.S. foot and ankle market.

Business Wire 07.23.21

ARCH Medical Solutions Acquires Titan Medical Manufacturing

Establishes ARCH as a leading, diversified supplier with a reputation for growth and scale in the medical products market.

Arch Medical Solutions 07.22.21

Spine/Neurology

NuVasive Launches Modulus ALIF 3D-Printed Porous Titanium Implant

The spinal implant is designed for enhanced osseointegration, biomechanical, and imaging properties.

PR Newswire 07.22.21

Relievant Medsystems Names Tyler Binney President and CEO

New leader has more than 20 years of medical device leadership experience.

Globe Newswire 07.21.21

AOSSM Installs its 50th President

Former long-distance runner/athlete Kurt P. Spindler, M.D., to lead the sports medicine organization.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.20.21

Baseball Players Return to Competition 11 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Study data found a six-month average recovery time from surgery to the start of throwing.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.19.21

Intech Partners with Montagu

Expands its portfolio and its global reach while scaling-up its production and distribution capabilities.

The Intech Group 07.16.21

Spine/Neurology

Potential Concerns with NuVasive MAGEC System Implants

Potential mechanical failures and concerns about tissue incompatibility.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration 07.16.21

Transtibial Approach Could Improve Knee Revision Surgical Outcomes

Data ties poor outcomes to tibial and femoral fixation.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.15.21

Trauma/Sports

RSIP Vision Unveils New Articular Cartilage Segmentation Tool

The software module enables quick and accurate deep learning-based segmentation of joint cartilage from MRI scans.

RSIP Vision 07.14.21

Study: Arthritis Not Uncommon After Shoulder Stabilization Surgery

The findings may help guide clinical decision making and treatment duration.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.14.21

Bracing/Prosthetics

Össur Debuts Rebound Post-Op Elbow Brace

A non-invasive, lightweight adjustable brace with intuitive design features.

Össur 07.13.21

Study: Similar Outcomes for Biodegradable Balloon Spacer, Partial Rotator Cuff Repair

Despite various treatment options, the successful management of irreparable, massive rotator cuff repairs remains challenging.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.12.21

Osso VR Raises $27 Million In Series B Funding

Pioneers immersive surgical training worldwide.

Osso VR 07.09.21

Instruments | Large Joint | Trauma/Sports

Smith+Nephew Launches FAST-FIX FLEX Meniscal Repair System

Extends all-inside repair possibilities with greater access across all zones of the meniscus.

PR Newswire 07.09.21

Extremities

Positive Treatment Options for Elbow Ligament Injury in Gymnasts

Operative and non-operative treatments can be offered for UCL injuries in female gymnasts.

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine 07.08.21

Spine/Neurology

Integrity Implants, Fusion Robotics Merge to Form Accelus

New entity to offer procedure-enabling technology with the goal of making minimally invasive spine surgery the standard of care.

Globe Newswire 07.07.21

Trauma/Sports

Self-Powered Implant Stimulates Fast Bone Healing, Then Disappears

The device’s components dissolve once the bone is knitted back together.

Jason Daley, University of Wisconsin-Madison 07.06.21

Large Joint

Robotic-Assisted Knee Reconstructions to Grow 8 Percent Annually

Number of procedures will reach 700,000 by the end of the decade.

GlobalData 07.06.21

Biologics

Celularity, Arthrex Forge Supply and Distribution Deal

Arthrex to receive exclusive rights to distribute and commercialize Celularity’s placental-derived biomaterial products for orthopedics and sport medicine.

Globe Newswire 07.02.21

Coatings/Surface Modification

Keith Edwards Appointed CEO of N2 Biomedical

Most recently served as SVP and general manager of Hamilton Thorne, Ltd.

PR Newswire 06.30.21

Extremities

Exactech Unveils Shoulder Replacement Surgery 'Smart Score' Metric

Surgeons and researchers worldwide can quantify shoulder patient outcomes through a new, more efficient measure based on machine learning.

Business Wire 06.25.21

Spine/Neurology

DiscGenics Completes Enrollment in Japanese Trial of Cell Therapy

Company's U.S. study arm marks one-year follow-up milestone.

PR Newswire 06.24.21

Instruments

Onkos Surgical’s BioGrip Modular Porous Collars Cleared

The novel solution intended to help address implant loosening in orthopedic oncology and complex revision surgery.

PR Newswire 06.23.21

Trauma/Sports

Collaboration Produces Surgical Visualization Device

The advanced surgical visualization device is now being used in craniofacial reconstruction surgeries.

OU Health 06.23.21

Garwood Medical, Integrum Partner to Expand OPRA Implant Treatment Indications

Joint research will focus on Garwood Medical’s BioPrax technology used with Integrum’s bone-anchored prostheses system for amputees.

Garwood Medical Devices LLC 06.23.21

Spine/Neurology

Compass Group Invests in Spinal Implant Distributor

Support provides the distributor with a national growth platform.

Compass Group Equity Partners 06.22.21

Spine/Neurology

Spinologic's MIScoli Vertebral Body Tether Earns Breakthrough Status

Vertebral body tethering device treats idiopathic scoliosis.

PR Newswire 06.21.21

Extremities | Trauma/Sports

Olympus Biz FH Ortho Rolls Out Telegraph Evolution for Humeral Fractures

Promotes improved alignment during fracture repair.

Olympus 06.21.21

Coatings/Surface Modification

Tangible Solutions Offers In-House Post Processing

Solution ensures 3D printed titanium orthopedic implant quality, cost-efficiency, and deliverability.

Tangible Solutions 06.17.21

European Grant Awarded for Orthopedic Training Simulator

Company, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg are awarded 500,000 euros to improve training for meniscus repair.

VirtaMed 06.17.21

Large Joint

MicroPort Orthopedics Receives 15A Rating for Knee System

ODEP gives long-term, 15-year rating to company’s Advance Medial-Pivot knee system.

MicroPort Orthopedics 06.16.21

Todd Potokar Joins DiFusion Technologies Board

New member has more than 30 years experience in the medical device space serving as CEO and in other executive leadership roles.

Business Wire 06.16.21

Ortho Consulting Group, Osteotec Name Tom Baker as COO

Has history of senior leadership positions with Twinings and Swarovski.

Ortho Consulting Group 06.15.21

Startup Raises £1.4 Million for Knee Replacement Technology

Company is developing a product to provide real-time measurement of kneecap positioning during surgery.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 06.15.21

Trauma/Sports

OrthoPediatrics Launches Next-Gen Cannulated Screw System

6.5mm/7.3mm SCFE system has been completely rethought and precisely designed.

GlobeNewswire 06.10.21

Able Medical Devices Rolls Out Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System

A novel single-use, bioactive sternal plating system for use after open-heart surgery.

Business Wire 06.09.21

Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine Launches WaveForm L 3D-Printed Interbodies

Designed for the LLIF (lateral lumbar interbody fusion) procedure.

GlobeNewswire 06.09.21

Hensler Surgical Granted CE Certification for Bone Press

Device has been used for nine years in select countries.

PR Newswire 06.09.21

Biologics

MIMEDX’s EPIFIX Gains Japanese Regulatory Approval

Availability of EPIFIX allografts is expected early 2022.

Globe Newswire 06.08.21

Biologics

FDA OKs Elute's Antibiotic Eluting Bone Void Filler Trial

Will evaluate EP Granules with Tobramycin in difficult-to-treat bone infections.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.08.21

Colfax Corporation to Acquire Mathys AG Bettlach

Deal will expand DJO’s reconstructive business outside of the U.S., strengthen its innovation pipeline, and broaden its product portfolio.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.08.21

Zimmer Biomet Appoints New Execs

Wilfred van Zuilen, Nitin Goyal, M.D. named president, EMEA and chief science, technology, and innovation officer respectively.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 06.07.21

Biologics

Aziyo Biologics Recalls One Lot of FiberCel Fiber Viable Bone Matrix

Some patients that tested positive for tuberculosis after treatment.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.07.21

ArthroLense Secures PE Funding for Hologram-Based Surgical Navigation Tech

Support came from Lynx Equity Limited of Toronto.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 06.03.21

Spine/Neurology

Intelligent Implants’ SmartFuse System Receives Breakthrough Device Designation

Accelerates bone growth and provides remote monitoring of patients to support real-time clinical decision-making.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.01.21

Spine/Neurology

OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches RESPONSE Neuromuscular Scoliosis System

Product features implants and instruments that simplify insertion and specific options to address extreme hyperlordosis and sacral/pelvic fixation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.28.21

Orthofix Welcomes New Board Chair

Catherine Burzik nominated to replace Ron Matricaria.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.27.21

MicroPort Orthopedics Optimizing its Episode of Care

Assembles strategic partnerships to improve patient outcomes and streamline digital care.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Contract Manufacturing

Viant Completes $8 Million Expansion

Enhances in-house coating and single-source orthopedic implant capabilities.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.17.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Successfully Onboarding Metal-Based Additive Manufacturing

Validating titanium alloy Ti64 for additive manufacturing of orthopedic devices to accelerate technology adoption.

Jeph Ruppert and Steve Ward, 3D Systems 05.17.21

Is Orthopedics on the Road to Pandemic Recovery?

The quarterly reports from orthopedic device makers paint a positive picture in terms of a recovery within the technology sector.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.17.21

Bioventus Reports Growth in First Quarter of 2021

Updates full year 2021 guidance.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.14.21

Tangible Solutions Adds New Equipment and Expands Staff

Grows to meet additive manufacturing production demands.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.13.21

Spine/Neurology

Orthofix's M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Improves Neck, Shoulder, Arm Pain

Study data shows significant benefits three and four years after implantation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.13.21

Contract Manufacturing

Finding Success with an Outsourcing Partner—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Orthopedic device OEMs need to keep a number of factors in mind to help ensure a successful collaboration with a contract manufacturer.

Trauma/Sports

EDGe Surgical Receives CE Mark for EDG Ortho 65mm Electronic Depth Gauge

Expands access to new EU markets and potential to work with larger manufacturers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

Large Joint

Think Surgical and Ortho Development Collaborate on Knee Replacement

Receive FDA clearance to use Ortho Development's Balanced Knee System, and BKS TriMax implants, with Think Surgical's TSolution One Total Knee Application.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

Large Joint

FDA OKs Conformis' Identity Imprint Knee Replacement System

Designed to match a patient's anatomy with an optimal arthroplasty solution.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.10.21

FDA Clears Orthofix's OrthoNext Digital Platform for the JuniOrtho Plating System

The Plating System is designed to address the demands of advanced deformity and trauma reconstruction of the lower extremities.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.10.21

Spine/Neurology

Life Spine Wins Second Ruling Against Aegis Spine

Bars Aegis from marketing, selling, or distributing its AccelFix-XT devices

Sam Brusco 05.07.21

Large Joint

Conformis Shares First Quarter 2021 Results

Total revenue decreased 16% year-over-year.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21

OrthoPediatrics' Q1 Revenue Jumps 31.2 Percent

Company also marked 200,000 patient treatment milestone during the first three months of 2021.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Universal Packaging Solutions Help Orthopedic OEMs Manage Risk

Other benefits include cost control and accelerated time to market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.07.21

Instruments | Large Joint

FDA Clears MY01's Continuous Compartment Pressure Monitor

Aids in diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome, an orthopedic emergency.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Smith+Nephew Rolls Out ARIA Home PT Remote Physical Therapy

Patients can do physical therapy at home, on-demand, and without wearable sensors.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Extremities | Imaging

FDA OKs GSI's PreView 3D Shoulder Arthroplasty Planning Software

Develops pre-operative shoulder plans based on CT imaging studies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 05.06.21

Tangible Solutions Appoints Director of Sales & Marketing

Cheryl Carrington brings extensive experience with orthopedic devices and specialized training in COVID.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.04.21

Neurosurgeon to Pay $4.4M to Settle Federal Kickback Allegations

Owner of two medical device distributorships cannot participate in U.S. healthcare programs for six years.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.04.21

Bone Health Technologies Closes $2.5 Million Funding Round

Company also appoints three new board members.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.03.21

Large Joint

Pixee Medical’s Knee+ Orthopedic Solution Cleared by FDA

Assists orthopedic surgeons to perform surgeries better and faster.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Material Durability an Important Criteria in Reusable Device Packaging

A transpiration study is necessary to account for shipping, dropping, and pressure differentials in air transpiration, among other considerations.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.30.21

Extremities

Osteotec Obtains FDA Registration for ChiroKlip

A new concept in solving the issue of protecting the protruding ends of K-wires.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Onkos Surgical Celebrates Patient Experience Week

Highlights innovations for precision musculoskeletal oncology and complex orthopedic procedures.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.30.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Cerapedics’ P-15L Bone Graft

The Bone Graft is currently being studied in the company’s ASPIRE IDE clinical trial.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.29.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Tangible Solutions Expands Its Medical Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Adds three small platform machines and a large-format printer.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.29.21

Orthofix, IGEA Forge License Agreement for Bone and Joint Stimulation Devices

Orthofix to pursue FDA approval of IGEA’s solutions to expand its U.S. bone growth therapy offerings.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.28.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Sustainable Packaging Likely in Medtech's Future

Hospitals and larger purchasing organizations are increasingly inquiring about minimal, more sustainable packaging.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.27.21

Extremities

DJO Acquires MedShape Inc.

Expands foot and ankle business and adds innovative shape memory technologies.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Spine/Neurology

EDGE Surgical Receives Patent

Its Awl-in-One Tap device is designed to provide cost-effective spine navigation.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.23.21

Transition Away From EO Sterilization to Continue as Virus Fades

Social and governmental pressure over residuals and toxicity hang heavy over the ethylene oxide sterilization process.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.23.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Orthofix's 3D-Printed FORZA Titanium TLIF Spacer System

The product features a large open graft window for packing bone-grafting material.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.22.21

Spine/Neurology

Surgalign Appoints Executive Vice President, Digital Surgery

Marc Mackey has more than 25 years of orthopedic and surgical enabling technology experience.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Large Joint | MIS/Robotics

FDA OKs Zimmer Biomet's ROSA Partial Knee System

The firm earned 510(k) clearance for robotically-assisted partial knee arthroplasty.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.20.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Custom Packaging Typically Required for Orthopedic Devices

Packaging must be taken into consideration early in the product development process, as custom packaging requires extra time to design and fabricate.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.20.21

Sustainability is Driving Innovative Healthcare Packaging

Reducing waste can conserve material and help lower sterilization and transportation costs.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.16.21

Biologics

Biogennix Rolls Out Agilon Strip Bone Graft

Agilon Strip maximizes direct contact with bone when implanted.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 04.14.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Incorporate Packaging, Sterilization Early in Product Design to Avoid Costly Mistakes

The specialized requirements of orthopedic products necessitate early engineering involvement.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21

GreenBone Ortho Closes 10 Million Euros Series B Funding Round

Investment follows CE Marking of the company's bone regeneration scaffold.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.13.21

Spine/Neurology

SynerFuse, Cirtec Medical Partner to Develop Back Pain Management Device

Collaboration is focused on development of the NeuroFuse DRG therapy.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.12.21

HSS and LimaCorporate Open Provider-Based 3D Design and Printing Facility

Creates faster access to more personalized solutions to highly complex orthopedic conditions.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21

Packaging & Sterilization

Usability, Sustainability Becoming More Relevant in Medtech Packaging

Usability is no longer limited strictly to user experience.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.07.21

Orchid Welcomes New CFO

Matt Tharp joins the company with over 20 years of experience in supply chain, operations, and finance.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.07.21

Spine/Neurology

Empirical Spine's LimiFlex Device Granted Breakthrough Designation Status

Product targets degenerative spondylolisthesis.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.06.21

Spine/Neurology

FDA Clears Orthofix's 3D-Printed Titanium Cervical Spacer System

Designed with nanoscale surface features, the CONSTRUX Mini Ti System is Orthofix’s first 3D-printed titanium interbody introduced to the market.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.05.21

MedTorque Promotes Chad Ryshkus to VP, Commercial Operations

Executive will now be responsible for driving Voice of the Customer into all corners of the enterprise.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.21

Augmedics Raises $36 Million in Series C Financing

Money will be used to continue commercialization of xvision Spine.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.01.21

MIS/Robotics

Zimmer Biomet Unveils ZBEdge Suite of Digital and Robotic Technologies

Aim to deliver transformative data-powered clinical insights.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.31.21

MIS/Robotics | Trauma/Sports

Bioventus Acquires Bioness Inc.

Bioventus gains peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) therapy and rehabilitation solutions.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.31.21

Contract Manufacturing

ARCH Medical Solutions Acquires Tier One

New plant and operations bolster AMS’ capabilities as a supplier.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.30.21

Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Given Approval to Study Implant for Back Pain Relief

The multicenter study will involve 100 patients with results expected this year.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.30.21

Imaging

DJO Invests in Insight's AR Tech to Address ASC Market

ARVIS augmented reality headset allows wearable surgical navigation in orthopedics.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.30.21

Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Anterior Cervical Plate System

Helps reduce common postoperative complications, such as dysphagia, malalignment, and adjacent level ossification.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.26.21

Contract Manufacturing

Lincotek Medical Combines Casting and Finishing Under One Roof

New investment provides complete service for orthopedic customers.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.25.21

Large Joint

RSIP Vision Announces Metal Implant & Anatomical Segmentation Tool

Module joins RSIP Vision’s existing AI-based orthopedic segmentation solutions, ensuring accurate and successful procedures.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.24.21

Large Joint

Sparta Biomedical Receives Breakthrough Device Designation for SBM-01

Implant replaces damaged knee cartilage in patients having single or multiple chondral or osteochondral defects.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.22.21

Implanet to Acquire Majority Stake in Orthopaedic & Spine Development

Will create a new benchmark player in orthopedic surgery in France and allow the group to achieve significant revenue growth.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.22.21

Pacific Instruments Receives Patent for Double-Action Rod Cutter Design

Easily cuts hard materials like cobalt chrome spinal fixation rods.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.19.21

SpineWave Launches its Stronghold 3D Titanium Interbody Device

The product is offered in both a straight and a pivoting crescent design.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.19.21

Dr. Daniel K. Guy Named 89th AAOS President

He was a VP of the Academy for the past two years.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.17.21

An Orthopedic Giant Re-emerges: DJO to Return?

At the beginning of March, diversified tech firm Colfax Corp. proclaimed its intention to split in two.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.16.21

Actual Orthopedics Medical and Surgical Supply Costs for Care Centers

According to a 2018 clinical journal article, U.S. hospitals spent approximately $200 billion on medical devices.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 03.16.21

Large Joint

Microport Orthopedics Launches Kinematic Alignment Approach

Improves total knee replacement outcomes compared to more traditional approaches.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor

Extremities

FDA Clears Leith Medical's Foot and Ankle Plating System

The product allows micromotion to stimulate physiologic bone healing.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.15.21

Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs Able's Valkyrie Thoracic Fixation System

Fully disposable bioactive sternal plating system.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.10.21

Large Joint

Solid Growth Predicted for Global Knee Replacement Market

Product launches are expected to drive growth through 2027.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.10.21

Mediliant Acquires CTE Solutions

Makes further progress in forming an orthopedic contract manufacturing group.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.09.21

Large Joint

Australia Clears Conformis' iTotal PS Knee Replacement System

The system's patient-specific implants fit the unique size and shape of each person’s knee.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.08.21

Colfax Decides to Divide Its Businesses

Will separate its fabrication technology and specialty medical technology businesses into two differentiated, independent, and publicly-traded companies.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.05.21

Full-Year Sales Down 12 Percent at Zimmer Biomet

Coronavirus prompts deficits in all product categories and geographic regions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.04.21

Lincotek Medical Expands Coatings and Additive Capacity

Responds to market demand for orthopedic implants.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.03.21

Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine Releases Reef TO (TLIF Oblique) Interbody System

Accommodates both direct impact insertion and insert-and-rotate techniques.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 03.02.21

Contract Manufacturing

Optimizing the Contract Services Experience—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Mike Conrad of Precision Medical Technologies offers a number of best practices to keep top of mind when enlisting aid from a manufacturing partner.

Spine/Neurology

First Implantation of CTL Amedica's Minimally Invasive Flex Tower

The product is designed to enable the surgeon to navigate MIS lumbar procedures more freely.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.25.21

Spine/Neurology

Nexus Spine Implants for Use in Spinal Surgeries Become Available

Tranquil and PressON speed up recovery and simplify surgery.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.24.21

Spine/Neurology

Nexus Spine Announces Availability of Spine Surgery Implants

Tranquil Interbody Spacer allows titanium to behave like spinal bone to improve spinal stability, speed healing, ameliorate subsidence, and eliminate pain.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.24.21

MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs Brainlab's Loop-X Mobile Imaging Robot, Cirq Robotic Alignment Module

Opening up new surgical possibilities with robotics.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.23.21

Biologics

Washington University Professor Honored for Functional Cartilage Engineering Research

Scholar's research is soon expected to begin a Phase I clinical trial.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.22.21

Biologics

Ranfac, Endocellutions Form Cervos Medical

Cervos Medical represents a joint venture to bring next generation surgical and orthobiologic devices to the market.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.19.21

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Extremities

FDA OKs Additive Ortho's Patient-Specific Talus Spacer

Replaces the talus to treat avascular necrosis of the ankle joint.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.18.21

Sports Injury Doctor Recognized for Research on Epidemiology, Severe Athletic Injuries

Doctor determined the epidemiology, mechanisms of injury, diagnoses, and outcomes in sports with high rates of catastrophic events.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.18.21

Trauma/Sports

C2Dx Buys Stryker's T/Pump

The T/Pump is often used to treat acute injuries, chronic pain, and muscle strains.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.17.21

Extremities | Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs Acuitive Technologies' CITREFIX Knotless Suture Anchor

The company's second FDA-cleared thermoset bioresorbable device.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.12.21

Acquisitions Set to Propel Global Orthopedics Market to $64 Billion by 2025

Fifteen major deals were completed in the final quarter of 2020.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.12.21

Biologics

The FDA’s Flip-Flop on Hyaluronic Acid

Offering an introduction to this treatment modality for osteoarthritis, this article also looks at recent changes at FDA.

Mike Daley, CEO, OrthogenRx 02.10.21

Striving to Attain a Gain on the Pain

A growing number of orthopedic patients are wrestling with fear, perhaps fueled in part by variant virus strains believed to be more contagious.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.08.21

Orchid Appoints CCO

Josh Pang joins the company from Conmed.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.08.21

Rethink Your Orthopedic ASC Strategy, Part 1

ASCs have adopted a strategy to focus on predictable, low-risk procedures with lower complication rates in an out-of-hospital setting.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 02.08.21

Pandemic-Level Playing Field: How COVID-19 Made Space for Progress

Pandemic restrictions may have diminished certain advantages large companies hold over small and mid-sized competitors.

Dawn A. Lissy, Founder & President, Empirical 02.08.21

Tips for Reigniting Your MDR/IVDR Preparation

To get the MDR/IVDR preparation ball rolling again, here are four processes to help refocus on achieving compliance with the updated regulations.

Nicolle Cannon, Founder and CEO, Cannon Quality Group LLC 02.08.21

Extremities

BioPoly Toe Implant Cleared by FDA

BioPoly technology becomes available for the first time in the U.S.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.05.21

Imaging | Software & Quality

Exactech Releases Next-Gen ExactechGPS Tech

Features wireless connectivity for more interconnected data, case management, and technology integration

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.02.21

MIS/Robotics

Medtech Matters: Medtronic's Robotic Surgery Status

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Linnea Burman of Medtronic about the Mazor system and what’s ahead for the firm.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 02.02.21

Extremities

MedShape Launches DynaNail Mini for Medial Column Fusion

Additional size offerings expands the company's portfolio of limb salvage surgical solutions.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 02.01.21

Ortoma Launches AI-Based Software Platform for Implant Surgery

The software allows surgeons to accurately plan in 3D before the procedure and correctly place implants into patients.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Spine/Neurology

Orthofix Publishes 2-Year Data from M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc Study

Overall success rate for M6-C was 86.8 percent vs. control group's 79.3 percent.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.28.21

FDA Clears Method to Extract Bone Measurements From X-Rays

The solution addresses the logistical bottleneck spurred by unnecessary implants being delivered to each surgery.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.27.21

Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs OrthoSpin's 2nd Gen Robotic, Digital External Fixation System

The Generation 2 system is more user-friendly, covers all strut range sizes, and is 20 percent lighter.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.26.21

Materials

Nextremity Solutions Enters Supply Agreement with Fort Wayne Metals

Gains access to a specialty Magnesium-based alloy for use in orthopedic implants.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.26.21

Spine/Neurology

First Patient Implanted With NEXXT MATRIXX SA Cervical Turn-Lock System

The product is designed to eliminate the need for traditional plate and screw fixation.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.25.21

Cretex Companies CEO Steps Down

Jeff Wollerman will succeed Lynn Schuler as CEO of the company.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.22.21

Conformis Enters Development & Supply Agreement with SITES Medical

Will incorporate SITES Medical’s OsteoSync Ti Technology into future Conformis total knee replacement products.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.22.21

Sectra, RSA Biomedical Sign Distribution Agreement for Implant Stability Tool

The Sectra CTMA is part of the orthopedic module of Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 01.22.21

Extremities

DJO Acquires Trilliant Surgical

Acquisition furthers expansion into growing foot and ankle surgery market.

Business Wire 01.20.21

Biologics

FDA Breakthrough Device Designation Granted to Spiderwort's Spinal Cord Technology

Company's biomaterial uses a plant-based cellulose scaffolding to create a framework that supports the regeneration of healthy tissues.

Spiderwort Inc. 01.20.21

Large Joint

DePuy Synthes Receives 510(k) FDA Clearance for VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution

The system is designed for use with the company's ATTUNE Total Knee System.

PR Newswire 01.19.21

OrthoPediatrics Expands Agent Network in Three European Countries

Broadened its reach into the largest European market of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

GlobeNewswire 01.18.21

Large Joint

Rapid Recovery Protocol Can Lead to Increased Range of Motion After TKA

Study shows that an enhanced recovery program leads to optimal results after knee replacement surgery.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 01.15.21

New Chief Clinical Officer on Board at IncludeHealth

New hire is a double board certified orthopedic and sports therapist.

IncludeHealth 01.14.21

Orthopedic Surgical Robots Market to Exceed $4.1 Billion by 2029

Surgical robots associated with advantages such as better visualization of the operating field and lessened tremor.

Persistence Market Research 01.13.21

ARCH Global Precision Acquires LISI Medical Jeropa Inc.

Broadens the portfolio of products and end markets served by ARCH.

ARCH Global Precision 01.12.21

MIS/Robotics

Medtech Matters: Talking Robotic Surgery with Zimmer Biomet

MPO's Sean Fenske speaks with Liane Teplitsky of Zimmer Biomet about the firm’s efforts in robotic surgery and its Rosa System.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 01.12.21

Large Joint

Rice U. Computational Model Offers Help for New Hips

Study incorporates fluid dynamics and more to evaluate, enhance future implants.

Rice University 01.12.21

Avalign Technologies Acquires Slice Manufacturing Studios

Adds Slice’s additive manufacturing, high tolerance subtractive manufacturing, and sterile packaging capabilities.

Linden Capital Partners 01.11.21

Large Joint

Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients

New scientific data finds promising results when comparing fall rates in patients with and without surgery.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 01.11.21

TendoNova Appoints New CEO

Atlanta medical device veteran to build a product launch team.

Globe Newswire 01.08.21

Collagen Matrix Acquires Guidor Business from Sunstar

Expands its portfolio with the Guidor line of resorbable synthetic medical implants.

PRNewswire 01.06.21

Spine/Neurology

Safe Orthopaedics Releases SORA

A virtual operating room assistant for spine surgery.

Safe Orthopaedics 01.05.21

Software & Quality

HSS, Zimmer Biomet's Solution for the Episode of Orthopedic Care

Zimmer Biomet exec Ivan Tornos provides insight into merging mymobility virtual care with HSS Orthopedic Care Pathways.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 01.05.21

Spine/Neurology

Alphatec Releases Solutions for TLIF Approach

Procedure-specific technology built from the ground up deliver less disruptive and more reproducible surgery.

Globe Newswire 01.04.21

Large Joint

Arthrex Launches SwiveLock ACL Repair Kit

The first FDA-cleared kit for the primary repair of ACL tears.

PRNewswire 12.21.20

Bracing/Prosthetics

Prosthetic Implant for Above-the-Knee Amputations Approved by FDA

The OPRA Implant System expands options for individuals who have not been able to benefit from available socket prostheses.

PRNewswire 12.21.20

Extremities

FDA Clears Carbon22’s Creed Cannulated Screw System

The Creed system is a streamlined, multi-component platform featuring a distinctive, proprietary hybrid screw composite.

Carbon22 12.18.20

Large Joint

FDA OKs Miach Orthopaedics’ BEAR Implant for ACL Tears

Implant is first new treatment for ACL tears in 30+ years; enables injured ACL to heal itself.

Business Wire 12.17.20

Large Joint

Price Cap Extension on Knee Implants Will Drive Growth in India

Continuing the cap for another year will encourage patients to advance knee replacement procedures, experts predict.

GlobalData 12.15.20

ChoiceSpine Adds Biologics VP to its Executive Team

New hire will help develop the company's strategic vision and operational plans.

Business Wire 12.15.20

Rising to the Challenge: Q&A with AAOS Second VP Dr. Savoie

Orthopedic surgeons sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic found ways to serve patients and healthcare this year as the virus spread.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 12.14.20

Extremities | Software & Quality

Exactech Expands Active Intelligence with Clinical Exchange App

Mobile app helps surgeons engage with peers.

Business Wire 12.14.20

Large Joint

Experts Recommend Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment by Patient Type

Panel publishes specific recommendations on diagnostic, conservative, and surgical approaches, including biologics.

Össur 12.14.20

Spine/Neurology

First Procedure with Spinal Elements' Sapphire X Anterior Cervical Fixation

System helps preserve the patient’s skeletal and muscle tissue.

Business Wire 12.11.20

Zimmer Biomet, HSS Deploy Remote Care Management Platform

HSS Orthopedic Care Pathways will be combined with Zimmer Biomet's mymobility with Apple Watch.

PR Newswire 12.09.20

MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality

Smith+Nephew Releases Robotic Surgery Data Analytics Platform

RI.INSIGHTS allows surgeons to gain insights into their robotics-assisted surgical procedures.

PR Newswire 12.09.20

Software & Quality

FDA OKs Zebra Medical Vision's Breakthrough in Orthopedic Surgery Planning

AI solution extracts exact 3D bone reconstruction from X-ray scans at the same quality as a CT scan.

Business Wire 12.09.20

Extremities

Ensemble Orthopedics Receives FDA Clearance for Implant

The Ensemble CMC is designed to treat patients with early-stage osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

PRNewswire 12.07.20

Global Orthopedic Power Tools Market to Exceed $1.24 Billion by 2027

Increasing product launches is expected to boost the market growth over the forecast period.

Coherent Market Insights 12.07.20

Materials

Titanium in the Medical Industry

The material offers a number of benefits for orthopedic device manufacturers for developing products from implants to instruments.

Kim Crabtree, Account Manager, Titanium Processing Center

Biologics

Evonik Launches Next-Generation PEEK Biomaterial for Medtech Applications

VESTAKEEP iC4800's mechanical properties are similar to those of human bone.

Evonik Industries AG 12.03.20

AAOS Expands Registry Program to Include Fracture and Trauma

National program aims to improve orthopedic care through the collection, analysis, and reporting of actionable data.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 12.02.20

Imaging | Spine/Neurology

First Use of Novel 3D Imaging Tech in Pediatric Spine Surgery

insta-3D imaging from nView medical makes 3D images available in the OR quickly and safely.

Children's National 12.01.20

Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Launches New Pain Care Division

Aurora Pain Care offers modern, minimally invasive treatment of back pain.

GlobeNewswire 12.01.20

For Orthopedic Care, Hospital Ranking Systems Can Be Misleading

New research highlights the variability that exists among national rating systems.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 12.01.20

Spine/Neurology

Researchers Identify Better Classification System for Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis

The new method builds on the Lenke classification system for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Mount Sinai Health System 11.30.20

Large Joint

Ninety Percent Patient Satisfaction With Conformis iTotal PS Knee Replacements

Study data shows 100 percent implant survivorship on average 23 months after surgery.

Globe Newswire 11.24.20

Large Joint | MIS/Robotics

FDA OKs THINK Surgical's Second-Gen Total Knee Active Robot

Provides enhancements to TSolution One Total Knee Application.

PR Newswire 11.20.20

Spine/Neurology

NuVasive Expands Proprietary Porous PEEK Portfolio With Cohere XLIF Interbody

The company also launched the Cohere XLIF AMS plate, a low profile anti-migration plate that allows for up to two points of fixation.

PR Newswire 11.19.20

Large Joint

Smith+Nephew Reports New Positive Data from NOVOSTITCH Trial

Results further underscore the clinical efficacy and benefit of meniscal repair versus removal.

PR Newswire 11.18.20

Materials

Making the Grade: Orthopedic Materials Spotlight

Advancements with materials are enabling the use of fabrication processes not previously available for certain applications.

Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer 11.18.20

Large Joint

Life, Interrupted: The 2020 Year in Review

Lessons learned from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.18.20

Stryker Strikes Back After Pandemic Slump

Late last year, Stryker announced it would snap up Wright Medical to fortify its position in the trauma and extremities markets.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.18.20

Forécreu Rebrands

Unveils new logo and tagline.

Forécreu 11.17.20

Biologics | Spine/Neurology

Surgalign, Aziyo Biologics Expand Distribution Deal

Boosts availability of ViBone Moldable, a next-gen moldable cellular bone matrix product.

GlobeNewswire 11.17.20

Extremities

3D Systems’ Vantage Ankle PSI Receives 510(k) Clearance

Increases operating room efficiency, reliability, and improves soft-tissue preservation around the joint.

3D Systems 11.17.20

Bracing/Prosthetics

Aspen Medical Products Names Former Zimmer Biomet Exec as President & CEO

Jim Cloar was most recently president of Global Spine for Zimmer Biomet.

PR Newswire 11.12.20

Contract Manufacturing

Vance Street Acquires Wytech Industries

Represents Vance Street’s fifth investment in the medical device space in the past four years.

Wytech Industries 11.10.20

Olympus Acquires FH Ortho

Deal strengthens Olympus' portfolio of MIS solutions for ligament repair, foot and ankle, and trauma surgery.

Olympus Corporation 11.10.20

Biologics

i-FACTOR + Matrix Launches in Canada

Becomes the first market to offer the i-FACTOR+ MATRIX.

Cerapedics 11.05.20

Telos Partners Appoints General Manager

New executive is charged with increasing Telos brand recognition in the medical devices and biotechnology services industry.

Business Wire 11.05.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology

Aurora Spine Launches SOLO ALIF Stand-Alone Cage

Expands company’s scope of its 3D printed fusion portfolio.

GlobeNewswire 11.03.20

AAOE and AAOS' Registry Program Collaborate to Improve Data Collection

The pairing will provide for more streamlined data to AAOS registries from orthopedic practice executives.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 11.03.20

Spine/Neurology

Spinal Elements Launches Lucent XP Wide Expandable Device for MIS TLIF

Second of several planned line additions to the Lucent XP family of expandable devices.

Business Wire 10.30.20

Large Joint

Teleconferencing in the OR

An audio/video solution enables medical device reps to still make appearances in the OR to support surgeons and healthcare providers.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.29.20

Large Joint

Medtech Matters: Virtual Reality for Orthopedics

ODT's Sean Fenske speaks with Justin Barad, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Osso VR, about the company’s VR simulation technology.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.28.20

Spine/Neurology

Vertebral Body Tethering is Viable Treatment Option for Adolescent Scoliosis Patients

Study finds more than 90 percent of patients avoided mobility-limiting spinal fusion procedure.

University of Missouri 10.28.20

Cadence Expands Virginia Headquarters

Adds Class 8 (100,000) cleanroom to meet growing customer demand.

Cadence Inc. 10.27.20

Tegra Medical Expands Globally

Extends its end-to-end contract manufacturing services to Europe and Asia.

Tegra Medical 10.26.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics

Novel 3D Printed Non-Metallic Self-Locking Prosthetic Arm Developed

More comfortable, flexible, and 20 percent cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.

Singapore University of Technology and Design 10.26.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Coating Implants with 'Artificial Bone' to Prevent Inflammation

Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products.

National Research Council of Science & Technology 10.23.20

Extremities

DePuy Synthes Launches FIBULINK Syndesmosis Repair System

System is designed to improve tension control, eliminate soft tissue disruption, and enable physiologic motion.

DePuy Synthes 10.22.20

Extremities

Artelon Rolls Out Flexband Solo and ATL Anchoring Systems

Offers intuitive solutions for ankle stability and reconstruction.

Artelon 10.22.20

Trauma/Sports

Medtech Matters: Economical Orthopedic Implants

ODT's Sean Fenske speaks with Itai Nemovicher, CEO and founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company, about the company’s orthopedic trauma technology offerings.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.22.20

Trauma/Sports

Embody's Biointegrative Tendon, Ligament Repair Implant Wins FDA Nod

TAPESTRY is a bioengineered collagen-based implant with a proprietary micro-architecture.

PR Newswire 10.22.20

Extremities

FDA OKs Anika's WristMotion Total Wrist Replacement

New product category coming from recently acquired Arthrosurface business.

GlobeNewswire 10.22.20

Garwood Medical Devices Announces $4 Million Series C Funding

The company was over-subscribed by $800,000 in its Series B round led by the WNY Impact Investment Fund.

PR Newswire 10.22.20

Trauma/Sports

FDA Clears Acuitive Technologies' Tendon Interference Screw System

First FDA-cleared thermoset bioresorbable synthetic polymer.

PR Newswire 10.21.20

Imaging

Smith+Nephew Releases Remote Physical Therapy Functionality

Expands its ARIA Care Management Platform for ambulatory surgical centers.

PR Newswire 10.21.20

Extremities

FDA OKs Tyber Medical's Foot and Ankle Plating Systems

Comprehensive portfolio is the first of several planned plating releases for the distal extremities.

PR Newswire 10.21.20

MedShape Receives $2.6 Million Grant for NiTiNOL Dynamic Compression Devices

Company will explore the development of devices that maintain dynamic compression and effectively stabilize the foot in an effort to preserve the limb.

MedShape Inc. 10.21.20

Level Ex Launches Virtual Technique Guides

Allow sales representatives to train surgeons located anywhere in the world.

Level Ex

Spine/Neurology

Alphatec Releases InVictus MIS Tower

The instrumentation is designed to treat more complex pathologies less invasively.

Globe Newswire 10.20.20

Contract Manufacturing

MPO Symposium Goes Live

The virtual event looks at critical issues impacting the medical device manufacturing environment.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 10.20.20

AAOS Comments on Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes for 2021

The organization's concerns center around significant cuts to physician payment for most surgical services delivered to Medicare patients.

American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons 10.15.20

Anjon Medical Technologies Announces New Name

The FDA registered contract manufacturer offers a variety of capabilities to the orthopedic industry as well as other medical device segments.

Anjon Medical Technologies 10.14.20

MedShape Given Unique ICD-10-PCS Codes for Sustained Compression Internal Fixation Device

NiTiNOL-based DynaNail products approved for use with new code.

PR Newswire 10.14.20

Trauma/Sports

FDA OKs FH Ortho's Telegraph Evolution Humeral Nail System

Is used in proximal and/or mid-shaft humeral fractures.

GlobeNewswire 10.13.20

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions Names New CEO

Chief executive most recently managed ConMed's orthopedics business.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions 10.13.20

Large Joint

CartiHeal's Agili-C Implant Wins Breakthrough Status

Clinical study is currently evaluating Agili-C implant's superiority over the current surgical standard of care.

PR Newswire 10.12.20

Spine/Neurology

NASS News: Stryker Unveils Niagara Lateral Access System

Latest addition complements the company's minimally invasive portfolio for lateral spine surgery.

Stryker Corp. 10.09.20

Spine/Neurology

NASS Announces $149,910 in Research Grants and Traveling Fellowships

Since 1989, the organization has funded more than $4 million in grants for spine-related research.

North American Spine Society 10.07.20

Spine/Neurology

NASS Announces 2020 Recognition Awards

Three of the awards are named in honor of founding members of NASS who made significant contributions to the early success of the organization.

North American Spine Society 10.07.20

Spine/Neurology

ATEC Releases Distinct, Comprehensive TLIF Approach

Procedure-specific solutions built from the ground up for less disruptive, more reproducible surgery.

GlobeNewswire 10.07.20

Spine/Neurology

4WEB Medical Launches Anterior Lumbar Spine Truss System

Company successfully completes initial cases with its next generation Anterior Lumbar Interbody Solution.

PR Newswire 10.07.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Material Advantage: How Additive Manufacturing Can Revolutionize Orthopedics

The technology enables innovations for both surgical tools and orthopedic implants.

Katherine Rundell, Medical Writer, Academized 10.06.20

Spine/Neurology

Tyber Medical Begins Study of Cervical, Lumbar Titanium-Integrated Interbodies

Evaluates safety, efficacy for DDD, stenosis, fractural repair, and other degenerative and trauma-related conditions.

PR Newswire 10.06.20

Spine/Neurology

NASS News: Texas Spine Surgeon is Named New President

Twenty-year member of NASS assumes role during the organization's annual meeting this week.

North American Spine Society 10.06.20

HOPCo Acquires Stryker’s Performance Solutions’ Value-Based Care Business

In the transaction, HOPCo acquires Episode Performance Manager, Stryker’s outcomes management software.

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company 10.05.20

Extremities

FH Ortho Unveils e-Ortho Planification Software

The software provides shoulder replacement surgeons with a web-based platform to assist in preoperative surgical technique planning.

Globe Newswire 10.05.20

Market Conditions Ripe for Robotics Growth

The world's aging, longer-living population and better clinical data will help drive expansion in the decade ahead.

Michael Barbella 10.05.20

Spine/Neurology

FDA OKs SurGenTec’s 3D GraftRasp System

The regulatory clearance includes use of the technology for key spine indications.

Business Wire 10.02.20

Large Joint

First Unity Knee TKR Cases Completed in U.S. Using OMNIBotics

Combination of Unity Knee with OMNIBotics Predictive Balance robotic-assisted technique aims to help deliver balance and stability for total knee procedures.

EIN Presswire 10.02.20

Extremities

DJO Launches AltiVate Anatomic CS EDGE Shoulder System

Data-driven design helps optimize implant fit while preserving bone.

Business Wire 10.01.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

The Evolving World of 3D Printing—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

3D Systems’ Benjamin Johnson offers insights on the maturing technology of 3D printing and its use within orthopedics.

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine Launches WaveForm C 3D-Printed Interbody Implant System

First of five 3D-printed interbody devices the company anticipates launching by mid-2021.

GlobeNewswire 09.24.20

Contract Manufacturing

Best Practices for Process Validation—An Orthopedic Innovators Q&A

Donatelle’s Raghu Vadlamudi provides expert insights on ensuring process validation is performed properly for orthopedic device manufacturers.

Biocompatibility & Testing

Lessons from the Lab: Testing Orthopedic Devices

Changes in testing protocols and revised regulatory demands make testing experts even more valuable than they’ve ever been.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.15.20

Research & Development

Trends for Orthopedic Contract R&D and Manufacturing

Over the past 10 years, medtech manufacturers from startups to giants have grown their levels of outsourcing to contract R&D and manufacturing partners.

Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.15.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Lincotek Medical Increases Coating Capacity for Orthopedic Implants

The company strengthens its global risk mitigation capabilities, adding two additional APS lines in its Trento facility.

Lincotek Medical 09.01.20

Spine/Neurology

SeaSpine Launches Shoreline RT Cervical Interbody Implant System

NanoMetalene technology enhanced with the company’s proprietary Reef Topography.

GlobeNewswire 08.28.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

AV&R Launches Robotic Systems for Implant Production

Expands its operations into the orthopedic industry.

AV&R 08.27.20

Coatings/Surface Modification | Spine/Neurology

First 3D Printed HAnano Surface Modified Implant Gets FDA Approval

Innovasis receives first special 510(k) clearance for porous spinal interbody device with Promimic's HAnano Surface.

Promimic 08.25.20

The 2020 Top 10 Orthopedic Device Companies

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Sean Fenske, Michael Barbella, and Sam Brusco 08.11.20

Trauma/Sports

Diamonds in the Rough: Six Shining Orthopedic Firms

This feature highlights exciting organizations who are developing or marketing unique orthopedic innovations.

Sean Fenske, Sam Brusco, and Michael Barbella 08.11.20

Experiments in Remote Orthopedic Care

In an effort to protect patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors are relying on telemedicine to “see” their patients through video chats.

Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 08.11.20

Trauma/Sports

A Spectrum of Value and Its Importance in Orthopedic Trauma

Three orthopedic surgeons speak with the founder of The Orthopaedic Implant Company on value-based healthcare.

Peter Althausen, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon; Co-Founder, The Orthopaedic Implant Company 08.11.20

MIS/Robotics

Orthopedic’s Future with Robotics and AI

Robotic surgical systems coupled with artificial intelligence could make for a very interesting future for the orthopedic industry.

Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 08.11.20

3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.

Additive-Manufactured Orthopedic Implants Under MDR

Orthopedic device manufacturers have specific considerations to keep in mind when using AM under the upcoming EU regulatory system.

Dr. Max Singh, Simon Schlagintweit, and Gregor Reischle—TÜV SÜD 08.11.20

Large Joint

THINK Surgical, United Orthopedic Announce Collaboration Agreement

Partnership will enhance precision and reproducible outcomes in total knee replacements.

THINK Surgical Inc. 08.06.20

AAOS Alarmed by CMS Proposal to Reduce Orthopedic Surgical Services

CMS also is considering reducing the work relative value units for hip and knee arthroplasty by an additional 5.4 percent.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 08.05.20

WishBone Medical Awarded Contract to Supply Pediatric Orthopedic Devices

Company to provide implants to Vizient member hospitals.

Globe Newswire 07.27.20

Spine/Neurology

Camber Spine Launches Spira-C Integrated and Fortico Anterior Cervical Plate

Receives clearance from the FDA for two new anterior cervical products.

PRNewswire 05.08.20

Coatings/Surface Modification

Lincotek Medical Invests in Wuxi, China

Doubles its coating capacity for orthopedic implants and adds a cleaning and packaging line.

Lincotek Medical 04.23.20

EU’s Parliament Adopts MDR Delay of One Year

Allows authorities and manufacturers to prioritize the fight against COVID-19.

European Parliament 04.17.20

AAOS Names 88th President

Joseph A. Bosco III, MD has been an active member for 30 years.

AAOS 03.30.20

AAOS Establishes Online COVID-19 Information Hub for Members

The new data center contains resources on COVID-19 topics that are relevant to the orthopedic profession.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 03.30.20

Spine/Neurology

NASS News: 2019 Outstanding Paper Awards Announced at Meeting

Winning manuscripts receive a $10,000 prize.

North American Spine Society 09.26.19

Spine/Neurology

FBC Device ApS Receives First FDA Clearance For Spinal Interbody Implant

Product provides lordosis adjustment from nine to 21 degrees to aid surgeons and patients.

Business Wire 07.27.18

Steady Growth Till 2020 Predicted for Global Orthopedic Devices Industry

Key players analyzed in report are DePuy Synthes, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer-Biomet.

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