Markets
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic Acquiring Mazor Robotics for $1.6 Billion
Deal accelerates Medtronic's strategy to transform spinal procedures and improve outcomes.Globe Newswire 09.21.18
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Instruments | Spine/Neurology
NASS News: joimax Introduces Intracs em Electromagnetic Navigation System
Intracs em relies on electromagnetic tracking and is specifically designed for simple and safe access to any spinal target.Business Wire 09.20.18
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Spine/Neurology
NASS News: NuVasive to Showcase Spine Precision Surgery
NuVasive is expanding its portfolio with innovative launches covering spine's leading procedures, materials, and systems.PR Newswire 09.20.18
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Spine/Neurology
NASS News: Simplify Medical Technology Selected for Innovative Technology Paper
Company to feature its Simplify Disc at the three-day conference.Globe Newswire 09.20.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Materials | Spine/Neurology
Recycling Implanted Metals From Beyond the Grave
Ever wonder what happens to devices implanted in the body after their users pass away? Probably not, because the thought of it tends to make most people who aren’t ODT editors cringe. But as medical implants become more common, people are dy…Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 09.19.18
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MIS/Robotics
Premium Medtech Price Stategies for the Orthopedic Robotics Segment
Growth in the market for surgical robots used in hip and knee orthopedic procedures was forecasted at $222 million in 2015 with anticipated growth to reach $5 billion by 20221 (Table 1). A substantial number of next- generation robotic devices, syste…Maria Shepherd, President and Founder, Medi-Vantage 09.19.18
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Extremities | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
A Need for Removal Protocols?
Many of you have likely heard of the controversial medical device industry documentary, “The Bleeding Edge,” recently released through Netflix. If you haven’t yet seen it but you’re reading this column, put the magazine down o…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.19.18
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Trauma/Sports
Ortho Regenerative Technologies Appoints New CFO
Luc Mainville also serves as senior vice president and CFO for Valeo Pharma.GlobeNewswire 09.19.18
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Spine/Neurology
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
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Spine/Neurology
NASS News: FDA OKs Meditech Spine's Cure Opel-C Plating System
Meditech will be demonstrating the newly approved add-on technology to its already cleared systems.PR Newswire 09.19.18
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Spine/Neurology
Zimmer Biomet Launches Mobi-C Cervical Disc Replacement in Japan
The first Mobi-C surgery in Japan was performed in July.Zimmer Biomet 09.19.18
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
TranS1 Receives NICE Guidance for AxiaLIF Approval In UK's National Health System
Places presacral approach and AxiaLIF System in same 'standard arrangements' category as other widely used MIS technologies.PR Newswire 09.18.18
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Launches MAGEC X for Early Onset Scoliosis Treatment in the UK
MAGEC X is the newest product generation within the MAGEC pediatric portfolio that addresses early-onset scoliosis.PR Newswire 09.18.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics | MIS/Robotics
Multi-Joint, Personalized Soft Exosuit Breaks New Ground
Fully wearable soft exosuit with automatic tuning helps users save energy and walk outside over difficult terrain.Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard 09.18.18
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Spine/Neurology
NASS News: SpineVision Unveils Next-Gen P.L.U.S. Deformity-Correction Spinal System
The next-generation Pivot Link Universal System (P.L.U.S.) also received CE mark approval.Business Wire 09.18.18
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Trauma/Sports
FDA OKs Venture Heat's Infrared Heat Therapy Pain Relief
This deep heat penetrates up to three inches, even into bone matter.Business Wire 09.17.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Spine/Neurology
NASS News: SpineVision to Introduce Next-Gen Titanium 3D-Printed HEXANIUM TLIF Cage
Company’s newest product is designed to reduce the risk of subsidence in disc height after back surgery.Business Wire 09.17.18
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Large Joint
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute With Smith & Nephew
Conformis to receive $10.5 million for non-exclusive license to patient-specific instrument patents.Globe Newswire 09.17.18
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Imaging | Software & Quality | Spine/Neurology
Globus Medical Acquires Surgimap Surgical Planning Software Platform
Surgimap allows healthcare professionals to simulate potential surgical outcomes and share medical imaging globally.GlobeNewswire 09.14.18
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Instruments | Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Software & Quality
Personalized Hip and Knee Replacements: U.S. Manufacturers Battle for Innovation Spotlight
Customized joint implants, additive manufacturing, and the rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers fuel personalized solutions.Online Exclusives Yulia Sorokina, Research Analyst, iData Research 09.13.18
