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Spine/Neurology
Researchers Identify Better Classification System for Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
The new method builds on the Lenke classification system for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Mount Sinai Health System 11.30.20
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Unveils C360 Portfolio and Launches New Anterior Cervical Plate
New technology portfolio offers a procedurally integrated solution for anterior and posterior cervical spine surgery.PR Newswire 11.30.20
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Large Joint
Ninety Percent Patient Satisfaction With Conformis iTotal PS Knee Replacements
Study data shows 100 percent implant survivorship on average 23 months after surgery.Globe Newswire 11.24.20
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Large Joint
Hyaluronic Acid Provides Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Relief With Fewer Adverse Outcomes
The treatment also comes at a lower cost than corticosteroids or knee arthroplasty, according to study.Business Wire 11.23.20
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Large Joint | MIS/Robotics
FDA OKs THINK Surgical's Second-Gen Total Knee Active Robot
Provides enhancements to TSolution One Total Knee Application.PR Newswire 11.20.20
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Spine/Neurology
NuVasive Expands Proprietary Porous PEEK Portfolio With Cohere XLIF Interbody
The company also launched the Cohere XLIF AMS plate, a low profile anti-migration plate that allows for up to two points of fixation.PR Newswire 11.19.20
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Large Joint
Smith+Nephew Reports New Positive Data from NOVOSTITCH Trial
Results further underscore the clinical efficacy and benefit of meniscal repair versus removal.PR Newswire 11.18.20
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Large Joint
Life, Interrupted: The 2020 Year in Review
Lessons learned from the global coronavirus pandemic.Michael Barbella, Managing Editor 11.18.20
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Stryker Strikes Back After Pandemic Slump
Late last year, Stryker announced it would snap up Wright Medical to fortify its position in the trauma and extremities markets.Sam Brusco, Associate Editor 11.18.20
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13 Mistakes to Avoid in a 510k Submission
The FDA 510(k) review process can broadly be divided into two steps—acceptance review and substantive review.Samradni Patil, Regulatory Consultant and Writer, Kolabtree 11.18.20
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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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Solid Footing During Shaky Times: Current Compliance Considerations
The changes and challenges wrought by COVID-19 have significantly impacted the medtech industry.Bryan Brosseau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Brosseau Consulting LLC 11.18.20
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Bioventus Appoints Senior VP of Business and Development Strategy
New hire most recently worked for BD.Bioventus 11.18.20
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Large Joint | Spine/Neurology
Study Examines the Importance of Timing in Spinal Fusion and THA
Data found it beneficial for 'hip spine syndrome' patients to undergo THA before lumbar fusion.American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.18.20
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Biologics | Spine/Neurology
Surgalign, Aziyo Biologics Expand Distribution Deal
Boosts availability of ViBone Moldable, a next-gen moldable cellular bone matrix product.GlobeNewswire 11.17.20
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Extremities
3D Systems’ Vantage Ankle PSI Receives 510(k) Clearance
Increases operating room efficiency, reliability, and improves soft-tissue preservation around the joint.3D Systems 11.17.20
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Large Joint
Outcomes Are Encouraging for THA Patients Under Age 30
Study shows 4 percent of hips needed revision surgeries after a decade.American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.17.20
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Spine/Neurology
Medtronic Completes Medicrea Acquisition
Furthers Medtronic's strategic expansion into AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.PR Newswire 11.16.20
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Study Investigates Necessity for Intraoperative Cultures After Periprosthetic Joint Infection
MRSA and MSSA demonstrated the highest concordance rates, with the strongest diagnostic performance for predicting intraoperative cultures.American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 11.16.20
