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Coatings/Surface Modification | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs First Nanotechnology PEEK Devices for Spinal Intervertebral Fusion
Vallum Corporation receives FDA clearance for Its PEEKplus nanotexturing.Business Wire 07.17.18
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Materials
Modern Plastics Announces Fall 2018 Building Expansion
The new space will consume an additional 10,000 square feet of climate-controlled clean warehouse space.Modern Plastics 07.10.18
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Coatings/Surface Modification
A Molecular Label: Traceability for Medical Implants
Researchers have used polymers to chemically "label" an implant at the molecular level.CNRS 07.06.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Materials
Graphene Foam Could Ease Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
Researchers test how graphene foam might function under forces like high impact.Newswise 07.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Renovis Surgical's Trabecular Hyperlordotic ALIF Interbody Spinal Fusion System
Tesera implants utilize additive manufacturing (3D printing) with a roughened, highly porous surface structure.PR Newswire 06.28.18
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
MedTorque, MPS Precimed Announce Distribution Agreement for Europe
Agreement expands MedTorque’s market presence and MPS Precimed’s product offering.MedTorque Inc. 06.27.18
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Large Joint | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated Design Program Could Develop Patient-Specific Knee Implants
Program fits smooth surfaces onto estimated healthy knee shape to create implants ready for computer-assisted manufacturing.Stellenbosch University 06.19.18
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Imaging | Software & Quality
Semi-Automated 3D Imaging Analysis Technique Could Improve Arthritis Treatment
Joint space mapping (JSM) analyzes CT images to identify changes in the space between the bones of the affected joint.University of Cambridge 06.18.18
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Extremities | Imaging | Software & Quality
FDA Defines 'Radiological Computer Assisted Detection and Diagnosis Software'
In approving OsteoDetect, FDA enumerated risks that are actually generic to diagnostic software.Online Exclusives William A. Hyman, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, & Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering, The Cooper Union 06.15.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Biologics
Novel Microplate 3D Bioprinting Platform Enables Muscle & Tendon Tissue Engineering
Muscle & tendon tissue models created by printing alternating layers of photo-polymerized gelatin-methacryloyl-based bioink.SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) 06.14.18
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Contract Manufacturing | Machining & Tooling
Empirical Machine Earns FDA Contract Manufacturer Designation
Colorado Springs company approved to craft medical devices in addition to prototyping, small-batch manufacturing.Empirical 06.14.18
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
MedTorque Introduces Family of Single-Procedure Torque-Limiting Drivers
Positions company as only manufacturer of both single-procedure and reusable torque-limiting drivers.MedTorque Inc. 06.11.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Centinel Spine's FLX Platform of 3D Printed All-Titanium Interbodies
FLX devices are 3D-printed, all-titanium devices which feature a combination of solid and porous radiolucent sections.PR Newswire 06.08.18
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Imaging | Large Joint | Software & Quality
FDA Clears EOS imaging's hipEOS 3.0 Surgical Planning Software
hipEOS 3.0 is the latest generation of the surgical planning software for total hip arthroplasty.Business Wire 06.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Coatings/Surface Modification
Eurocoating Acquires CoorsTek Medical's Nanosurfaces Industries
Eurocoating aims at building a "one-stop shop" concept in the area of additive manufacturing parts for the medical industry.Eurocoating SpA 06.06.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Camber Spine's ENZA-A 3D Printed Titanium ALIF System
ENZA-A's roughened surface encourages bone growth onto the cranial and caudal surfaces of the device.PR Newswire 06.04.18
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Instruments | Instruments, Cases & Trays
Trade Dress Protection for Gauthier Biomedical Handles
Trademark Registration No. 5,478,595 covers handles of the G10 premium branded handle line.Gauthier Biomedical Inc. 06.01.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
Medicrea Gains First and Only FDA Nod for Patient-Specific Spinal Cages
Medicrea expands its range of patient-specific implants for spine with a 3D printed titanium interbody device.Business Wire 06.01.18
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Materials
NIH Grant Targets Better Biomimetic Implants
Five-year grant will explore regulation of citrate for bone development and the design of citrate-presenting biomaterials.Penn State 05.31.18
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Machining & Tooling | Materials | Molding | Prototyping
Cadence Completes Major Expansion for New PEEK Machining and Molding Capabilities
The use of PEEK components continues to rise in implantable medical devices.Cadence Inc. 05.30.18
