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Kelyniam Global's Integrated Fixation System for Custom Skull Implants Gains FDA Nod
The approval covers unique modifications to their PEEK cranio-maxillofacial implant product line.PR Newswire 05.24.19
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Large Joint
FDA OKs First Test to Help Detect Prosthetic Joint Infections
Synovasure Lateral Flow Test Kit aids in the detection of infection in the synovial fluid of patients being evaluated for revision surgery.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 05.24.19
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Orthopedic Implants to Dominate the Global 3D Printed Medical Devices Market
Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and rising awareness regarding personal care will drive future growth.Future Market Insights 05.24.19
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Data-Driven Tool Shows Diabetes is Not a Barrier to Joint Replacement Surgery
The ORA risk assessment tool is designed to support orthopedic surgeons as they make decisions about joint replacement surgery.Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement 05.23.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
ADAM: Innovative Project for 3D Bioprinting of Organic Bones’ Structures
The core of ADAM’s innovative approach is the combination of new materials for 3D printing.Business Wire 05.22.19
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Biologics
SINTX and EU Consortium Collaborate on Silicon Nitride Development
Silicon nitride offers the mechanical strength, chemical stability, and biocompatibility needed to manufacture spinal implants.Globe Newswire 05.21.19
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Large Joint
Imed Surgical, CNSOrtho Partner to Offer Software-Guided Solutions
JoinTuitive provides individualized treatment options for various conditions.Imed Surgical Technology A.u015e. 05.20.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
3D-Printed 'Hyperelastic Bone' May Help Generate New Bone for Skull Reconstruction
Researchers report initial experiments with hyperelastic bone in rats with surgically created defects of the top of the skull.Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 05.17.19
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BrainScope Completes Large-Scale Clinical Studies of Concussion
Culmination of four-year project with the U.S. Department of Defense and NFL-GE research funding.Business Wire 05.17.19
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Extremities | Trauma/Sports
OSSIO Launches OSSIOfiber Bone Pin for Hammertoe Correction
New category offers surgeons strong, secure fixation and “biologically friendly” approach to restoring patient stability and mobility.Business Wire 05.16.19
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Biologics
Parametrics Medical Partners with DePuy Synthes to Provide Allografts for Sports Medicine Repairs
Agreement supports Parametrics’ and DePuy Synthes’ shared commitment to a comprehensive sports medicine procedural focus.Parametrics Medical Inc. 05.16.19
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Trauma/Sports
FDA OKs AMDT Holdings' SixFix Hexapod Fixator Device
External fixator shortens surgical time, simplifies inventory, and enhances patient care.PR Newswire 05.15.19
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Global Bone Grafts and Substitutes Market Expected to Reach $3.2 Billion by 2028
Asia Pacific will be one of the fastest growing regions, reports GlobalData.GlobalData 05.15.19
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Instruments | Spine/Neurology
Xenco Medical Launches First Interactive Vending Machines for Spinal Instruments & Implants
Wi-Fi-enabled, the vending machines use an advanced elevator-based system to retrieve each sterile-packaged Xenco product before dispensing it for surgery.Business Wire 05.14.19
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Extremities
CrossRoads Extremity Systems Merges with HealthpointCapital
Investment to support the growth of CrossRoads' Active Stabilization platform.PR Newswire 05.14.19
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Large Joint
Exactech Announces Successful First Hip Replacement Surgery with New Alteon Cup and XLE Liner
Products are the newest additions to the company’s Alteon Platform Hip Replacement System.Business Wire 05.14.19
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Spine/Neurology
Bone Biologics Receives Human Research Ethics Committee OK for Clinical Trial
Company gets approval for the first center of a multicenter pilot clinical trial to evaluate NB1 (NELL-1/DBX) in Australia.Business Wire 05.13.19
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MDMA Welcomes New Board Chairman
New Chairman Jeff McCaulley is president of DJO Surgical.Medical Device Manufacturers Association 05.10.19
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic to Acquire Titan Spine
Acquisition further accelerates Medtronic's strategy to transform spinal procedures and improve outcomes through complete procedural solutions.Globe Newswire 05.10.19
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Prolonged Opioid Use After Orthopedic Surgery Tied to Quantity Prescribed, Not Opioid Type
Surgeons and patients need to monitor the amount of opioids being prescribed and not assume that one type of opioid is "safer" than another.PR Newswire 05.10.19
