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Software & Quality
Brainlab Buys Patient-Centric Software Firm VisionTree
Combines electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO), with registries, treatment planning, and image data generated by software tools.Business Wire 01.22.20
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Spine/Neurology
Positive US Payer Decisions Expected to Drive Artificial Disc Replacement Market
Sector is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 8.5 percent to reach nearly $660 million by 2024.Market Scope 01.22.20
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Spine/Neurology
Soin Neuroscience Develops New Spinal Cord Stimulator
Starts early stage human proof of concept studies.PRNewswire 01.22.20
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic's Intellis DTM Outpaces Traditional SCS
Shows superior back pain relief compared to conventional therapy.GlobeNewswire 01.22.20
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Spine/Neurology
Life Spine Announces First Cases With the CENTERLINE Modular Thoracolumbar Spinal System
The System features low-profile 4.75mm Cobalt Chrome rods designed to minimize impact to surrounding anatomy.Business Wire 01.21.20
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Miach Orthopaedics Names Stephen Wohlert VP of Manufacturing
Brings more than 15 years of experience.Business Wire 01.21.20
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MCRA Hires Reimbursement Strategy Director
The staffing helps expand MCRA’s medical technology market access expertise for both commercial and government payers.PR Newswire 01.20.20
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Spine/Neurology
'Smart' Chair Will Correct Students' Posture
The chair is equipped with special sensors that detect posture and forewarn when people are sitting incorrectly.South Ural State University 01.17.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biocompatibility & Testing
LimaCorporate Opens 3D Printing Center & Advanced Laboratory for Testing and Analysis
Both will strengthen the collaboration between all departments and surgeons.PR Newswire 01.17.20
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Worldwide Sales of Arthroscopic Devices to Exceed $10B by 2029
North America is expected to be the prominent region in the arthroscopic devices market, research shows.Persistence Market Research 01.17.20
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Spine/Neurology
Saluda Medical's Evoke SCS System Provides Back Pain Relief to 12 Months
Data prove Evoke ECAP-Controlled Closed-Loop SCS provides statistically superior pain relief compared to open-loop SCS.Saluda Medical Pty. Limited 01.16.20
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Spine/Neurology
Stratus Medical Acquires RF Device to Treat Chronic Pain
Nimbus radiofrequency (RF) device provides a large volume and optimally shaped lesion to treat pain.PR Newswire 01.15.20
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Adequate Fit, Comfort Expected to Push Sales of Personalized Orthopedic Prosthetics
Market share of electric powered orthopedic prosthetics has increased gradually and is anticipated to grow significantly by the end of 2029, report claims.Future Market Insights 01.15.20
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Materials
The Unitedcoatings Group Finalized Rebranding Process
Renamed as Lincotek globally.Lincotek 01.15.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
First 3D-Printed, Sensor-Operated Prosthetic Arm for Toddlers
UK team built a prototype of a myoelectric (muscle-stimulated) prosthesis for children under two.University of Lincoln 01.14.20
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Spine/Neurology
RTI Surgical Sells OEM Biz to Become Pure-Play Spine Firm
The OEM business was sold to European private equity firm Montagu for $480 million.Globe Newswire 01.14.20
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Extremities | Large Joint
OrthoGrid Systems Partners with the University of Utah Health
University launches digital navigation platform for orthopedic procedures, improving patient outcomes.OrthoGrid Systems 01.14.20
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OrthoPediatrics Corp. Launches Bone Graft Substitute in the U.S.
QuickPack produces a calcium-deficient apatite that has similar composition and structure to natural bone mineral.Globe Newswire 01.14.20
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Extremities
Flexion Therapeutics Enrolls First Patients in Phase 2 Trial of ZILRETTA
Trial will evaluate the efficacy of ZILRETTA in treating shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis (AC), also known as "frozen shoulder.”Flexion Therapeutics Inc. 01.13.20
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Trauma/Sports
Silver Bullet's Antimicrobial Bone Screw Wins CE Mark
OrthoFuzIon Orthopedic Bone Screw System is the world’s first regulatory-approved antimicrobial bone screw product for orthopedic procedures.Business Wire 01.10.20
