Device Approvals & Patents
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Spine/Neurology
Alphatec Provides Update on NuVasive Patent Lawsuit
Several favorable developments were announced regarding the company's ongoing patent litigation.GlobeNewswire 02.11.19
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Spine/Neurology
FDA Approves Orthofix's M6-C Artificial Cervical Disc for Cervical Disc Degeneration Treatment
The disc was developed by Spinal Kinetics, a company Orthofix acquired last spring.Business Wire 02.11.19
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Gramercy Extremity Orthopedics Receives Patent for Variable Angle Locking Technology
The patent covers a design that allows a screw to be fixed at various angles and orientations using self-aligning washers within the plate hole.EINPresswire.com 02.07.19
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Spine/Neurology
Southern Spine Launches Thoracic Dual Lamina Implants for StabiLink Interlaminar System
The company has also announced additional U.S. patents.Business Wire 01.30.19
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics
FDA Clearance for Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Knee System for Robotically-Assisted Surgeries
Innovative technology strengthens the company's comprehensive knee portfolio.PR Newswire 01.25.19
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Large Joint | Trauma/Sports
Largest Ever Trial in Hip Fracture Fixation Completes One-Year Follow-Up
The X-BOLT revolutionary hip fracture device was also granted FDA 510(k) clearance.PR Newswire 01.23.19
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
Aurora Spine Gains U.S. Patent for Minimally Invasive Spinal Implants
This is Aurora’s fourth issued U.S. patent.GlobeNewswire 01.23.19
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Spine/Neurology
FDA Clears Altus Spine's Monaco Pedicle Screw System
Product is used to stabilize the spine during non-cervical pedicle fixation.Altus Spine 01.23.19
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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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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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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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Extremities | Large Joint
Nail Simplifies Two-Procedure Rotator Cuff Repair
A new humeral nail with a tab has recently been patented.Online Exclusives Dr. Michael Levy, Orthopedic Surgeon 01.08.19
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Spine/Neurology
Life Spine Gains Ten FDA Nods in One Year
One key 510(k) clearance Life Spine secured in 2018 was for the SIMPACT Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System.Business Wire 01.02.19
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Stimwave Receives FDA Clearance for Opioid-Free Pain Management Wireless System
The new system gives patients iPhone and Apple Watch mobile control over WaveMaster multi-waveform automated programming.Business Wire 12.19.18
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Extremities
WishBone Medical Signs Licensing Agreement for Guided Growth Plate
3 patents were created and designed for the gradual correction of pediatric deformities in both the upper and lower extremities.Globe Newswire 12.14.18
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Grows Cervical Spinal Interbody Portfolio with PEEK Corpectomy Implant
FDA clears the company's fully modular PEEK implant indicated for use in the cervical spine.PR Newswire 12.10.18
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Spine/Neurology
IntraFuse Granted U.S. Patent for FlexThread Intramedullary Fracture Fixation System
Patent covers the combination of an intramedullary rod with cross fixation and a flexible bone screw.PR Newswire 12.10.18
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Extremities
FX Shoulder USA Begins Clinical Study on Stemless Reversed Total Shoulder
Over 800 Easytech Stemless Reversed prostheses have already been successfully implanted in France.PR Newswire 12.06.18
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Spine/Neurology
Nexxt Spine Launches SAXXONY Posterior Cervical Thoracic Spine System
The system stabilizes cervical (C1 to C7) and thoracic (T1 to T3) spinal segments via posterior screw fixation.Business Wire 12.05.18
