OEM News
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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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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
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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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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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
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Biologics | Large Joint
Bioventus & MTF Biologics to Develop Next-Gen Placental Tissue Product for Knee Arthritis
There is a promising and growing body of evidence underscoring the potential of these preparations in supporting the body’s natural healing processes.Business Wire 06.07.19
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Extremities | Spine/Neurology
Tyber Medical Expands Pennsylvania Facility
Growth of manufacturing sector will support nearly 80 jobs in Northampton County.Pa. Governor’s Office 06.06.19
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Trauma/Sports
Conventus Orthopaedics Announces New CEO
Rick Epstein was most recently the CEO of OMNI Life Sciences.PR Newswire 06.05.19
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Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
CyMedica Begins e-vive Knee Arthritis Smartwatch Trial
Study will evaluate effectiveness of e-vive for reducing pain and improving function by increasing quadriceps strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis.PR Newswire 06.05.19
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology | Trauma/Sports
FDA OKs First Soft Robotic System for Stroke Therapy
ReWalk's ReStore exo-suit is a versatile, affordable medical device for U.S. rehab clinics to treat millions with gait impairment.PR Newswire 06.05.19
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Extremities
OrthoPediatrics Acquires Vilex, Gains Novel External Fixation Tech
Vilex is primarily a foot and ankle surgery company with a portfolio targeting pediatric patients and adults that generated $11.8 million in total sales.GlobeNewswire 06.05.19
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Instruments | MIS/Robotics
FDA OKs Misonix's Integrated Ultrasonic Surgical Platform
Misonix will commence the commercialization of the Nexus platform in the United States in July.GlobeNewswire 06.03.19
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Spine/Neurology
Globus Medical Launches AERIAL, an Expandable Interspinous Fixation Device
Product is a new, minimally invasive option for patients undergoing spinal fusion who need some additional degree of stability.Globe Newswire 05.31.19
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Spine/Neurology
Alphatec Launches TLIF IdentiTi Posterior Curved Porous Titanium Interbody Implant System
This marks the fourth of twelve new Alphatec product launches planned for 2019.GlobeNewswire 05.30.19
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Extremities
Exactech Expands Foot and Ankle Portfolio With Acquisition of Customizable, Modular Plating Systems
The EPIC Extremity foot and ankle reconstruction system addresses great toe arthritis, fractures, hallux valgus deformities, and midfoot injuries.Business Wire 05.30.19
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Biologics
FDA OKs EpiBone to Begin First-In-Human, Phase 1/2 Trial of Stem Cell-Derived Bone Graft
EB-CMF is a living anatomically correct bone graft manufactured from a patient's own adipose-derived stem cells.PR Newswire 05.29.19
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Kelyniam Global's Integrated Fixation System for Custom Skull Implants Gains FDA Nod
The approval covers unique modifications to their PEEK cranio-maxillofacial implant product line.PR Newswire 05.24.19
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Large Joint
FDA OKs First Test to Help Detect Prosthetic Joint Infections
Synovasure Lateral Flow Test Kit aids in the detection of infection in the synovial fluid of patients being evaluated for revision surgery.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 05.24.19
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Biologics | Bracing/Prosthetics
The Changing World Around Orthopedic Implants
Those who have been in this industry for more than a few years realize implant technology has not changed all that much. Sure, there are new product releases offering innovative benefits not previously available. Further, emerging manufacturing techn…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 05.23.19
