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Large Joint
Dozens of U.S. Attorneys General Reach $120M Settlement With DePuy Over Hip Replacements
Authorities accuse DePuy of misleading patients about the longevity and efficacy of ASR XL and Pinnacle Ultamet hips.N.Y. Attorney General 01.22.19
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Contract Manufacturing
Nordic Capital Acquires Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Nordic Capital to acquire controlling majority holding in Orchid, with Altor retaining a significant minority holding.Nordic Capital 01.22.19
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Spine/Neurology
Device Harnesses Magnetic Field to Speed Up Muscle Recovery
Non-invasive magnetic stimulation ‘tricks’ muscle cells into thinking they are exercising and amplifies the biological effect to promote muscle regeneration.National University of Singapore 01.22.19
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Kyocera to Purchase Major Assets of Renovis Surgical Technologies
Kyocera plans to expand its U.S. medical equipment business through this asset purchase.PR Newswire 01.22.19
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Spine/Neurology
New Data Reinforces Benefits of Abbott's BurstDR Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain
Microdosing BurstDR stimulation at lowest effective energy allows patients to manage their pain without the burden of recharging their devices.Abbott Laboratories 01.21.19
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Aziyo’s CanGaroo Envelope Cleared for Expanded Use With Neurostimulator Devices
New indications include vagus nerve, deep brain and sacral nerve stimulators, as well as spinal cord neuromodulators.Business Wire 01.21.19
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Spine/Neurology
FDA Clears SpinalCyte IND Application for Universal Donor Cell Therapy to Treat Lower Back Pain
Acceptance of double blind degenerative disc disease data is strong signal for company’s development path.Business Wire 01.18.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
This Vet Is Straightening Pups’ Legs with 3D Printed Parts
Bespoke surgical implants and “guides” can be 3D printed for the veterinary market.P.D. Olson, GE Reports 01.17.19
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Spine/Neurology
Smart Garments Aim to Stop Parkinson's Patients from Falling
The combination of visual, audio, and sensory elements helps form new connections in less affected parts of the brain, leading to improved walking ability.UNSW Sydney 01.17.19
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Accu-Tube Launches Rebranding and Improvements
Initiative includes new logo, colors, and website for 45th anniversary, as well as a number of staff additions.Accu-Tube LLC 01.17.19
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BioPoly Granted European Patent for its Implant Design
The company's proprietary BioPoly material behaves like an artificial cartilage.BioPoly LLC 01.17.19
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Biologics | Materials
Scientists Make Strides in Creation of Clinical-Grade Bone
Research team finds that mesenchymal progenitors can be grown without the use of animal-derived compounds.New York Stem Cell Institute 01.16.19
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Large Joint
Kolon TissueGene Doses First Patient in U.S. Phase III Clinical Trial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Invossa study will enroll close to 1,020 patients in approximately 60 clinical sites across the United States.Kolon TissueGene Inc. 01.16.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Extremities
FDA OKs Additive Orthopaedics' Patient-Specific 3D Printed Locking Lattice Plates
Patient-specific implants will be the cornerstone of Game Plan, an integrated surgical planning system launching later this year.PR Newswire 01.15.19
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Bioventus Launches OSTEOMATRIX+ Biphasic Bone Graft
The company's research and development group led a cross functional team to develop OSTEOMATRIX+.Bioventus 01.15.19
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Spine/Neurology
Spinal Elements Announces New Chairman
Steve Healy is currently also a board member of Peytant Solutions and Bioventrix.Business Wire 01.14.19
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Biologics | Spine/Neurology
3D Printed Implant Promotes Nerve Cell Growth to Treat Spinal Cord Injury
The novel scaffolding mimicked natural anatomy and boosted stem cell-based treatment.University of California - San Diego 01.14.19
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Trauma/Sports
OSSIO Receives FDA 510(k) for OSSIOfiber Bone Pin Product Family
New bio-integrative orthopedic fixation material provides mechanical strength and natural bone healing in a non-permanent implant.OSSIO 01.14.19
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Large Joint
OrthoXel Orthopaedic Trauma Device Co. Receives CE Mark Clearance for Apex Femoral Nailing System
Device was approved by the FDA in 2018.OrthoXel 01.14.19
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Spine/Neurology
SpineSource Acquires Two Spinal Implant Systems from French Company
The acquisition includes the L-VARLOCK Expandable Lumbar Cage.Business Wire 01.11.19
