International
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joimax Enters the Vietnamese Market, Partners With Trang Thi Medical Company
Collaboration will strengthen joimax's sales in Vietnam.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 05.25.21
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Mainstay Medical Launches ReActiv8 in Australia
Product provides bilateral electrical stimulation of the L2 medial branch of the dorsal ramus nerve.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 04.15.21
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Large Joint
Australia Clears Conformis' iTotal PS Knee Replacement System
The system's patient-specific implants fit the unique size and shape of each person’s knee.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 03.08.21
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Orthofix Launches FITBONE Limb-Lengthening System in U.S. and Europe
Fully implantable system corrects leg length and deformity discrepancies.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 02.11.21
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OrthoPediatrics Expands Agent Network in Three European Countries
Broadened its reach into the largest European market of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.GlobeNewswire 01.18.21
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Medical Device Equivalence Requirements Strengthened under the EU MDR
This column focuses on the directive under EU 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR), highlighting some of the changes in claiming and demonstrating equivalence.Cindy Boyer, Senior Manager, International Regulatory Affairs, MCRA LLC 11.18.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg.
Russian Scientists Develop Novel Ceramic Bone Implant Manufacturing Method
Designing and manufacturing complex-shaped ceramic bone implants with a controllable porous structure.Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology 11.13.20
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Biologics
i-FACTOR + Matrix Launches in Canada
Becomes the first market to offer the i-FACTOR+ MATRIX.Cerapedics 11.05.20
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Tegra Medical Expands Globally
Extends its end-to-end contract manufacturing services to Europe and Asia.Tegra Medical 10.26.20
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3-D Printing/Additive Mfg. | Bracing/Prosthetics
Novel 3D Printed Non-Metallic Self-Locking Prosthetic Arm Developed
More comfortable, flexible, and 20 percent cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.Singapore University of Technology and Design 10.26.20
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Coating Implants with 'Artificial Bone' to Prevent Inflammation
Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products.National Research Council of Science & Technology 10.23.20
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Imaging | Spine/Neurology
Eyeglass-Attached Display Provides Fluoroscopic Guidance During Spine Surgery
Device allowed the surgeon to focus on operative tasks more efficiently.Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group 10.14.20
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Spine/Neurology
Intralink-Spine Inc. Adds Clinical Sites in Australia
Company is expanding the clinical trial for its Réjuve medical device, designed to treat low back pain.Business Wire 09.16.20
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MEDICA and COMPAMED 2020 Go Virtual
Events to be launched as 'virtual.MEDICA' and 'virtual.COMPAMED' with three focal areas.Messe Düsseldorf 09.15.20
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Large Joint
Smith+Nephew Launches NOVOSTITCH PRO Meniscal Repair System in Europe
Vertically placed, circumferential sutures expand possibilities of meniscal repair.PR Newswire 09.02.20
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Extremities | Materials
Eggshell-Based Surgical Material for Skull Injuries
Eggshell-derived bioceramic provides increased implant strength and biointegration.The National University of Science and Technology MISiS 08.13.20
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U.S. Commercial Service Launches Trade Show Booth Staffing Program
Hire someone to staff your booth at upcoming trade fairs.U.S. Commercial Service 08.03.20
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Imaging | Spine/Neurology
7D Surgical Earns CE Mark for Machine Vision Image-Guided Spine Surgery
The platform is the only spine navigation system to offer true segmental registration, according to the company.PR Newswire 07.15.20
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Orthotics Breakthrough Helps Children with Cerebral Palsy Walk and Play
Can decrease the energy they use to walk by as much as 33 percent.Staffordshire University 06.10.20
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Spine/Neurology
Nevro Earns CE Mark for Senza Omnia Spinal Cord Stimulation
Designed to provide physicians maximum versatility to manage chronic pain.PR Newswire 05.14.20
