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Extremities
In2Bones Launches the TriWay TibioTaloCalcaneal Nail Arthrodesis System
System provide enhanced resistance via an independent 6.5 mm IBS Headless cannulated compression bone screw.Business Wire 06.20.19
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Contract Manufacturing | Extremities | Spine/Neurology
Zimmer Biomet Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition Plan
Suketu Upadhyay has been appointed chief financial officer, effective July 1, 2019.PRNewswire 06.19.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
PrinterPrezz Announces ISO 13485:2016 Certification for 3D Printing of Medical Devices
PrinterPrezz announced that the company has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification for Quality Management Systems for medical devices.Business Wire 06.19.19
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
FDA OKs Life Spine's PROLIFT Lateral Expandable Spacer System
The system features minimal insertion height and controlled, in situ expansion which are critical components in a MIS Expandable Lateral Interbody Fusion.Business Wire 06.19.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics | Extremities | Large Joint | Materials
A 3D Printed Flexible Mesh for Ankle and Knee Braces
Techniques could lead to personalized wearable and implantable devices.Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office 06.19.19
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Spine/Neurology
Increasing Number of MI Surgeries is Driving Revenue in Disposable Spinal Instruments Market
Preference for the usage of disposable instruments to reduce the occurrence of HAIs is driving the demand for disposable instruments.Future Market Insights 06.19.19
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Biologics
Study: Regulations Limit Orthopedic Biomaterials Across U.S., European Markets
Biomaterials increasingly are becoming popular with patients who want to avoid surgical implantation of permanent devices or hardware.Business Wire 06.18.19
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Packaging & Sterilization
Tekni-Plex Completes Acquisition of Three Healthcare Packaging Plants
Tekni-Plex has completed the acquisition of three manufacturing facilities from Amcor’s Flexible Packaging business unit.Tekni-Plex 06.17.19
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Research & Development
MedTech Innovator Selects 50 Best-in-Class Startups for 2019 Showcase and Accelerator
Medtech Innovator has announced the 50 companies selected to participate in the organization's four-month program.BUSINESS WIRE 06.17.19
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Biologics | Trauma/Sports
Ortho RTi Welcomes New CEO
Claude LeDuc has spent 22 years in the musculoskeletal market, having occupied senior positions with Genzyme, Biomatrix, Serono, and BioSyntech.PR Newswire 06.17.19
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Launches Porous Titanium Spine Implant for Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
NuVasive expands their Advanced Materials Science portfolio with the launch of porous titanium spine implant for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.PRNewswire 06.17.19
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Prosthetics Startup Amparo Wins Innovating for Disability Award
Amparo received the Special Award for Innovating for Disability at the Financial Times and IFC’s Transformational Business Awards.Amparo 06.17.19
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Spine/Neurology
SI-BONE Adds Two Healthcare Executives to its Board of Directors
One was director of NxStage Medical and the other held senior operating roles in large public companies.Globe Newswire 06.17.19
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Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
FREEHAB Project to Develop Soft, Wearable Rehab Tech for Elderly & Disabled
Together with integrated sensing technology, project will develop devices physiotherapists can use to accurately pinpoint limitations in patients' movements.Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 06.14.19
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Extremities
Acumed Acquires RASL Repair System From Radicle Orthopaedics
The RASL System has been granted FDA 510(k) clearance for both the implant and the proprietary instrumentation.PR Newswire 06.14.19
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Extremities | Imaging | Spine/Neurology
NuVasive LessRay Platform Wins Gold at 2019 Medical Design Excellence Awards
NuVasive Inc. announced that its LessRay radiation reduction and workflow enhancement system was voted a winner at the 2019 Medical Design Excellence Awards.PRNewswire 06.13.19
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Extremities | Imaging
Carestream Introduces Small-Format Cesium Iodide X-ray Detector
New detector designed to capture pediatric, extremity, and tabletop imaging exams.Carestream Health 06.13.19
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
PrinterPrezz Establishes Co-Location Center to Accelerate Additive Manufacturing of Medical Devices
Center will provide key resources to partners including access to technology, IP incubation, and faster commercialization.Business Wire 06.13.19
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Spine/Neurology
Centinel Spine Announces Partnership with Tiger Woods
Professional golfer makes career comeback after undergoing spinal fusion surgery with company's STALIF M-Ti product.PR Newswire 06.12.19
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Smith & Nephew to Acquire Atracsys Sàrl
Atracsys' fusionTrack 500 optical tracking camera will be a core enabling technology for Smith & Nephew's multi-asset digital surgery and robotic ecosystem.Smith & Nephew plc 06.11.19
