OEM News
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DJO Relocates Global Headquarters to Dallas
New Dallas focus will bring hundreds of new jobs to the area, including many at its new distribution center in Fort Worth.Business Wire 12.13.18
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Extremities
In2Bones Launches 'See-Through' PitStop Subtalar PEEK Implant
The PitStop Implant is used to help facilitate the surgical correction of progressive flat foot deformity.Business Wire 12.11.18
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Smith & Nephew Launches First Portable Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
The PICO 7Y can treat two wounds simultaneously.Smith & Nephew plc 12.11.18
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Spine/Neurology
Successful First-in-Human for ZygoFix's Spinal Facet Joint Fixation System
The zLOCK implant is designed as a miniature facet fusion cage to stabilize the segment.PR Newswire 12.10.18
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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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Bracing/Prosthetics | Spine/Neurology
Globus Medical's ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Guidance & Navigation System Enters European Market
First surgeries performed in Greece, Germany, and Italy.GlobeNewswire 12.07.18
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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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Large Joint
Recall History of DePuy Knee Replacement Systems
Has the manufacturer faced an unusually high number of recalls for its knee systems compared to competitive manufacturers?Online Exclusives Laura Pearson, Chief Editor, Recall Report 12.05.18
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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
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Extremities | Trauma/Sports
In2Bones Launches CoLink Afx Ankle Fracture Repair System
The system is a collection of five plate families that address traumatic fractures and osteotomies of the ankle.Business Wire 12.04.18
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Trauma/Sports
Damage Control: A Q&A with Three Trauma Technology Firms
Technologies to treat traumatic orthopedic injuries must be efficient, intuitive, and applied quickly to prevent further harmSam Brusco , Associate Editor 11.30.18
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Large Joint
Past Dues: A Review of Industry in 2018
The industry confronted old ghosts in 2018 as it defended itself against a documentary and crammed for regulatory changes.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.30.18
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
Practice Makes Perfect...Virtually
The North American Spine Society (NASS) 2018 event that took place in September seemed quite similar to the ones I’ve attended during previous years. The overwhelming focus (on the expo floor anyway) was on technologies and solutions involved i…Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.30.18
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Extremities
LimaCorporate Expands Shoulder Portfolio with SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid
SMR TT Hybrid Glenoid is the first glenoid component with hybrid fixation convertible from anatomic to reverse.PR Newswire 11.30.18
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Spine/Neurology
Zimmer Biomet Recalls Spinal Fusion and Long Bone Stimulators
Certain lots were recalled due to lack of adequate validation and controls to ensure product cleanliness.U.S. Food and Drug Administration 11.29.18
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Bracing/Prosthetics
Aligning Patients with the Right Rehabilitation Device
A Q&A with the CEO and founder of Alignmed regarding his firm's SpinalQ technology and how it's been used by patients.Online Exclusives Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 11.28.18
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Trauma/Sports
WishBone Medical Acquires Response Ortho
Response Ortho offers a complete pediatric line of external and internal fixation and deformity correction products.GlobeNewswire 11.28.18
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Large Joint
UOC’s Polyethylene Hip Liner Cleared
E-XPE designed to provide wear resistance with reduced risk of oxidation.PR Newswire 11.27.18
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Trauma/Sports
OrthoXel’s Apex Femoral Nailing System Gains CE Mark
Orthopedic trauma device company makes announcement on heels of FDA 510(k) clearance.PR Newswire 11.26.18
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MIS/Robotics | Spine/Neurology
Aurora Spine Gains Exclusive Patent License for MIS SI Joint Product
The license will enable Aurora Spine to develop a new Posterior Sacroiliac Joint Fixation System.GlobeNewswire 11.20.18
