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Spine/Neurology
FDA Approves Manufacturing Transfer of Centinel Spine's prodisc Technology
The transfer and site change involved FDA inspection audits and approval of a PMA supplement.PR Newswire 05.29.20
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Large Joint
Conformis, Zimmer Biomet Settle Patent Dispute Over Patient-Specific Instruments
The patents in question were related to instruments used with off-the-shelf knee, hip, and shoulder implants.Conformis Inc. 05.28.20
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Conventus Orthopaedics Acquires Flower Orthopedics
Flower's Ready-for-Surgery platform reduces exposure to bioburden while enhancing OR efficiencies.PR Newswire 05.27.20
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Spine/Neurology
Zavation Medical Products Launches eZspand Expandable Cage
Each implant expands to 4.5mm from the insertion height to create a large graft window that facilitates fusion.PR Newswire 05.27.20
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Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
Precision Spine Launches Reform Ti HA Coated Pedicle Screw System
HA coating enhances amount of fixation possible between pedicle screw and surrounding bone in osteoporotic patients.Business Wire 05.26.20
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Extremities
FDA Clears Nextremity Solutions' Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis System
The clearance marks the continued expansion of the company's portfolio to address additional complications in the foot.PRWeb 05.26.20
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Arthroscopy Association of North America Names New President
Dr. Brian J. Cole, sports medicine surgeon and Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, takes the helm.PR Newswire 05.22.20
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Integra LifeSciences Appoints New Executive Leadership
Michael McBreen will replace Dan Reuvers.Integra LifeSciences 05.22.20
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Most Patients Skeptical of E-Cigarettes, Vapes Affecting Bone Fracture Healing
Study data shows a greater percentage of nonsmokers believe traditional cigarettes "definitely" impairs fracture healing.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 05.22.20
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Can QR Codes Make a Difference for Children in Casts?
Scannable cast codes prove successful in proactive management of potential cast problems.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 05.21.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Lab Engineers 3D-Functional Bone Tissues
Highly printable bioink is a platform to generate anatomical-scale functional tissues.Texas A&M University 05.20.20
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic Launches New Directional Cannula for Balloon Kyphoplasty
Provides more flexibility and control to balloon kyphoplasty procedures.GlobeNewswire 05.20.20
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Study Shows Steady Increase in Concussions Among High School Athletes
Data found that female soccer players have a higher proportion of concussions than male football players.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 05.20.20
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Biologics | Spine/Neurology
Cerapedics Releases i-FACTOR Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft Lumbar Fusion Trial Results
Elderly patients undergoing non-instrumented fusion achieve statistically significantly higher fusion rate.PR Newswire 05.19.20
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Spine/Neurology
FDA Clears Zebra Medical's Vertebral Compression Fractures AI Solution
Product is the company's fifth to be okayed by the FDA.Business Wire 05.19.20
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Positive Clinical Results Shown for Integra Bilayer Wound Matrix
Data indicates the product reduced operating room time and costs associated with lower extremity wounds.Globe Newswire 05.18.20
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Spine/Neurology
Safe Orthopaedics Registers Several Trademarks in Japan
Company also is working to acquire LCI Médical.Business Wire 05.15.20
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Spine/Neurology
Nevro Earns CE Mark for Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation
Designed to provide physicians maximum versatility to manage chronic pain.PR Newswire 05.14.20
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Large Joint
Promising Early Results for Smith+Nephew's OR3O Total Hip Dual Mobility System
OR3O Dual Mobility System allows surgeons to address multiple patient types.PR Newswire 05.14.20
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Large Joint
Corin's OPSInsight Receives 510(k) Clearance for Use in THA
New cloud-based software brings Corin’s flagship Optimized Positioning System onto a dynamic online platform.EIN Presswire 05.14.20
