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Spine/Neurology
SpineEX Gains Additional FDA Nod for Sagittae Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion System
This additional 510(k) clearance will enhance SpineEX’s ability to achieve full-scale commercialization.GlobeNewswire 03.25.19
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Biologics | Large Joint
'Cell-Sheet Accelerating Technology' Offers Promising Treatment for Knee Arthritis
An approach combining conventional surgery and chondrocyte cell-sheet transplantation is a promising therapy for OA of the knee.PR Newswire 03.25.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities
Ankle Exoskeleton Fits Under Clothes for Potential Broad Adoption
The potential applications are broad, from helping aging people stay active to assisting recreational walkers, hikers, or runners.Vanderbilt University 03.25.19
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Zimmer Biomet's ROSA ONE Spine System for Robotically-Assisted Surgeries
Zimmer Biomet becomes the first company in the world with 510(k) clearance for Brain, Spine and Knee offerings on one robotic platform.PR Newswire 03.25.19
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Study Shows Time, Cost Savings for Laceration Closures With ZipLine's Surgical Skin Closure Device
Average total treatment time in the pediatric and adult cohorts using Zip closure was reduced by 59 percent and 62 percent, respectively.Business Wire 03.25.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Cleaning Technologies Group Announces New Chemical & Regional Sales Managers
Jared Moore and Kevin Pahl have joined the company's sales team.Cleaning Technologies Group LLC 03.22.19
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Spine/Neurology
Centinel Spine Adds to its Board of Directors
Former Illuminoss Medical CEO and Stryker Corp. vice president join the board.PR Newswire 03.22.19
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Spine/Neurology
BioElectronics Begins Back Pain Clinical Study
Trial will examine the efficacy of ActiPatch in treating chronic lower back pain.Globe Newswire 03.21.19
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Spine/Neurology
First Patient Enrolled in RTI Surgical's FORTE Clinical Study
RTI continues to advance its growing body of clinical evidence for the Fortilink Interbody Fusion Device with TETRAfuse 3D Technology.GlobeNewswire 03.20.19
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Materials
New Material Will Allow Abandoning Bone Marrow Transplantation
Nanomaterial will be able to restore the internal structure of bones damaged due to osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.National University of Science and Technology - MISIS 03.20.19
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Spine/Neurology
Nevro Welcomes New CEO
The company also announced new board appointments and an agreement with stockholder Broadfin Capital.PR Newswire 03.20.19
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
Brainlab Acquires Robotics Platform Company Medineering
This strategic move increases the depth of the Brainlab portfolio in cranial surgery and strengthens its offering in spinal surgery.Business Wire 03.20.19
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maxon motor Opens New Manufacturing Facility
New building will provide design engineering and production operations, significantly advancing the firm’s presence and capabilities in North America.maxon precision motors 03.20.19
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Biologics
MTF Biologics Introduces CartiMax Viable Cartilage Allograft
New putty-like tissue form designed to easily fill cartilage lesions in the knee, foot and ankle.MTF Biologics 03.20.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Trauma/Sports
Grow a Better Jawbone in Your Ribs
Rice U., UTHealth advance craniofacial surgery with 3D implants made inside the patient.Mike Williams, Rice University 03.19.19
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Large Joint | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Plant Cellulose Can Pave the Way for Healthy Bone Implants
Airy, foamlike substance can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.University of British Columbia 03.19.19
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Large Joint
THINK Surgical, United Orthopedic Corporation Partner to Provide Better Fit in TKA
The collaboration will focus on harnessing the advantages of each company's current technology.PR Newswire 03.19.19
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Extremities
First Clinical Cases for Centric Medical's Saturn External Fixation System
The system provides a means to stabilize bone segments for indications within the foot and ankle.Business Wire 03.18.19
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Large Joint
Medacta & Geisinger Partner for First-Ever Knee Replacement Lifetime Guarantee
Collaboration builds on the success of hip replacement program launched in 2018Business Wire 03.15.19
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Large Joint
Exactech's Acetabular Implant Featuring Vitamin E Technology Wins FDA Nod
The company received 510(k) clearance for Alteon Cup and XLE Liner.Business Wire 03.15.19
