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Orthobond's Antibacterial Surface Treatment OK'ed for Spinal Devices
The surface technology is applied during manufacturing before packaging and sterilization.
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04.08.24
FDA Grants De Novo Approval to Onkos Surgical's Antibacterial-Coated Implants
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BioPrax Biofilm Disruption Device Granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Product is designed to help eliminate biofilm infections on prosthetic knee implants during early intervention procedures.
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12.09.19
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Molybdenum-Rhenium Biomaterial: Something ‘MoRe’?
A new material offers an alternative to titanium implants.
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Nanotechnology Designation Awarded to Nanovis for Bioceramic Nanotube Surface
Company plans to apply technology to entire spinal portfolio.
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10.24.19
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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to BioPrax Device
Eliminates biofilm infections on prosthetic knee implants.
Garwood Medical Devices
10.23.19
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New Exoskeleton Shoulders Rehab Burden for Stroke Patients
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Bandages, Knee Cartilage, Surgical Tools Successfully 3D Printed in Desert Deployment Zone
Additionally, the 3D printer fabricated a surgical model of a T9 vertebra.
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)
10.08.19
Compamed 2019 Preview Report
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Klaus Jopp
10.08.19
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Supporting the Surface: A Look at a New Orthopedic Coating Technology
A novel ortho-coating could improve joint replacement outcomes.
Vicki A. Barbur, Ph.D. and Anthony Duong, Ph.D., Battelle
08.14.19
Spine/Neurology
Nanovis Announces Commercial Launch of New Nanosurface Technology on Spinal Interbody Implants
First use of novel bioceramic enhanced nanotube surface in the world.
Nanovis
08.02.19
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Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Bone Infections
Hydrogel showed reduction in Staphylococcus aureus infection—a common infection in orthopedic surgery—along with regeneration within large bone defects.
Georgia Tech
06.24.19
Spine/Neurology
RTI Surgical Reaches 5,000 Implant Milestone for Fortilink Interbody Fusion Systems
Demonstrates rapid growth of devices designed to participate in fusion without compromising mechanical integrity or radiographic visibility.
Globe Newswire
06.07.19
Spine/Neurology
Microbes on Explanted Pedicle Screws: Possible Cause of Spinal Implant Failure
Until now there has been little clinical evidence to support this theory.
Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group
05.28.19
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Technology Revision: Changes in Implant Manufacturing
Aspects of implant manufacturing are changing, enabling improved fabrication techniques with new material options.
Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer
05.23.19
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Tiny Bioelectronic Implant Eases the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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04.02.19
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Microgels Let Joint implants Fight Off Bacteria
Implants coated in microgel flecks could be key to reducing surgical infections.
Stevens Institute of Technology
03.27.19
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Realizing the Promise of Pre-Validated Packaging
Balancing product quality, patient safety, and faster time to market is possible—it takes careful consideration in packaging design and validation.
Ben White, Engineering Manager, Business Development, Millstone Medical Outsourcing
02.13.19
New Bone Infection Treatment Uses Copper-Rich Glass Implant
The new osteomyelitis treatment has developed a one-step solution that kills bacteria and promotes bone growth without using antibiotics.
RCSI
01.30.19
Spine/Neurology
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Spinal Fusion and Long Bone Stimulators
Certain lots were recalled due to lack of adequate validation and controls to ensure product cleanliness.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
11.29.18
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Modern robotic mobilization equipment help paraplegics learn to walk again with intensive training.
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Stefan Roschi, maxon motors
11.05.18
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Giving Back: An Examination of the Spine Technologies Sector
Growth in the spinal market will likely be achieved through differentiated solutions that meet patients’ needs.
Michael Barbella, Managing Editor
09.19.18
Spine/Neurology
Amedica Sells Spine Business to CTL Medical
The $10 million deal is expected to close in the third quarter.
Globe Newswire
09.06.18
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Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical
08.15.18
Spine/Neurology
RTI Surgical Launches Fortilink-TS and -L IBF Systems
Products are intended for use in lumbar interbody fusion procedures at one or two adjoining levels in DDD patients.
Business Wire
06.13.18
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Spikes of Graphene Can Kill Bacteria on Knee & Hip Implants
A layer of vertical graphene flakes forms a protective surface that makes it impossible for bacteria to attach.
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Chalmers University of Technology
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Material World: Is Titanium the New PEEK?
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Dawn A. Lissy, President & Founder, Empirical
03.21.18
Packaging & Sterilization
The Role of Purified Water in Critical Cleaning Applications
High purity water is an absolute essential ingredient to a medical device and biases surgical outcomes toward success.
James Dwyer, VP of Technical Operations, Millstone Medical Outsourcing LLC
03.21.18
Zimmer Biomet Exhibits Product and Service Innovations at AAOS 2018
Newly FDA-Cleared Persona Partial Knee System, Persona Trabecular Metal among others featured onsite.
Zimmer Biomet
03.07.18
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Tiny Antibiotic Beads Fight Infections After Joint Replacement
Microspheres are the size of grains of salt and release antibiotics at level high enough to kill infections for 3-6 weeks.
Houston Methodist
01.10.18
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Nanotexturing Could Create Bacteria-Killing Spikes on Metal Implants
The surface modification killed both Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria.
Georgia Tech
12.13.17
Trauma/Sports
Baby Alpaca Saved Using Bone Regeneration Speeding Device
The NuCress scaffold is a nanomaterial-based bone regeneration device pioneered by UA Little Rock.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
12.12.17
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Study of 3D-Printed OsteoFab Structures Details PEKK Antibacterial Benefits
International Journal of Nanomedicine paper suggests breakthrough potential in combatting implant infections.
GlobeNewswire
12.05.17
Large Joint
Zip Surgical Skin Closure Reduces Post-Discharge Costs, Clinic Calls for TKA
When compared to staples, Zip cuts post-discharge clinic costs for problem patients, wound checks, and removal 50 percent.
Business Wire
10.09.17
Large Joint
Magnetic Fields Wipe Out Bacteria from Artificial Joints
Periprosthetic joint infections are a devastating complication and a significant financial burden to the healthcare system.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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Antibiotic-Releasing Polymer Could Eradicate Joint Implant Infection
Mass. General-developed implant material could speed, simplify treatment, and reduce complication risk.
Massachusetts General Hospital
07.19.17
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Scaffold Breakthrough May Banish Implant Infections
Cross-linked collagen scaffold marks an important step forward against a major health problem.
IOP Publishing
06.20.17
Biocompatibility & Testing
Testing Your Patience
Changing FDA guidance and new technologies make device testing a challenging proposition for medtech OEMs.
Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer
03.22.17
AAOS: Ethicon and DePuy Synthes Introduce Customized Wound Closure Kits
STRATAFIX and DERMABOND products are available in one kit through DePuy Synthes.
DePuy Synthes
03.15.17
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Surgical Sophistication
Complex procedures, robotic systems, and infection prevention are driving innovation in surgical instrumentation.
Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer
02.23.17
Biologics
Silver Ion-Coated Devices Could Fight MRSA While Regenerating Bone
The rise of MRSA infections is limiting the treatment options for physicians and surgeons.
Videos
University of Missouri
Trauma/Sports
OrthoFuzIon Antimicrobial Bone Screw Tested Against Top 6 'Superbugs'
Independent CRO validates antimicrobial “time kill” and “adherence” effectiveness.
Business Wire
11.04.16
Bracing/Prosthetics
Nanofiber Coating Prevents Infections of Artificial Joints
The technology would have broad applicability hip and knee total joint replacements, pacemakers, stents, and other implants.
Johns Hopkins Medicine
10.25.16
Assessing Suitability of Antibiotics for Dental Patients with Artificial Joints, Implants
Most patients with implants do not need antibiotics before dental procedures.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
09.28.16
Clemson Scientists Awarded $1.57 Million Grant to Study Infections on Medical Implants
Research is designed to find ways to detect implant infections early, when they are easier to cure.
Jim Melvin, Clemson University College of Science
08.01.16
State of (Implant) Affairs
Implant manufacturing has seen few significant changes, but additive manufacturing and advanced materials could change that.
Mark Crawford, Contributing Writer
05.23.16
Using Oxygen to Sterilize Medical Implants Could Save Time and Money
Researchers have demonstrated a cheap, effective, and environmentally friendly way to sterilize medical implants.
University of Bath
05.02.16
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