News
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Spine/Neurology
Accelus Introduces TiHawk9 Expandable Interbody Cage
TiHawk blends features of PEEK with titanium for a modulus more similar to bone that permits fluoroscopic visualization.Globe Newswire 09.21.21
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Biologics
Orthofix Launches Magnesium-Based Settable Bone Void Filler
Opus Mg Set provides a procedure-specific solution for orthopedic fracture care and trauma applications.Business Wire 09.21.21
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Coatings/Surface Modification
Precision Coating Merges with N2 Biomedical
Expands its medical coatings platform.Ampersand Capital Partners 09.20.21
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Married Patients Experience Better Outcomes After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study shows shorter surgical times and hospitalizations, lower readmission rates, and sometimes better patient-reported outcome measures than single people.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.20.21
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IncludeHealth Launches Proprietary Musculoskeletal Operating System with Google and ProMedica
Will power the next generation of integrated virtual care for MSK patients.IncludeHealth 09.17.21
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Perioperative Aspirin Use Reduces Opioid Intake After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Study data show acetaminophen also better controls pain and improves patient satisfaction.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.17.21
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Compamed 2021 Shifts Location to Halls 13 & 14 at the Fairgrounds in Düsseldorf
The trade fair will be held concurrently with Medica from November 15-18, 2021.Compamed 09.17.21
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Spine/Neurology
NASS News: ATEC to Feature Comprehensive Procedural Solutions
Clinical benefits of Prone TransPsoas (PTP) approach and EOS imaging technology to be showcased.Business Wire 09.16.21
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Opioids are Overprescribed to Kids, Teens After Orthopedic Procedures
Data show that patients used significantly less opioids than the quantity prescribed, with 56 percent of the medication remaining unused.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.16.21
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Spine/Neurology
ZimVie Is Zimmer Biomet’s Spine/Dental Spinoff Name; Adds Leadership
Richard J. Heppenstall is named as executive vice president and chief financial officer.Zimmer Biomet 09.15.21
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Microport Orthopedics Reimagines its Approach to Medical Education
Invests on new technologies, strategic partnerships and regionally based education centers.MicroPort Orthopedics 09.15.21
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Spine/Neurology
Spinal Elements Rolls Out Luna XD and Orbit Systems
Luna XD multi-expandable lumbar interbody fusion device and Orbit articulating discectomy systems released.Business Wire 09.15.21
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Trauma/Sports
Stryker Releases Citrelock Tendon Fixation Device System
Citrelock's differentiated design features Citregen, a bioresorbable material.Business Wire 09.15.21
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Study: Cannabis Use Complicates Total Knee, Hip Procedures
Data show significantly higher dislocation rates among marijuana users than nonusers at both 90 days and one year.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09.15.21
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Extremities
Paragon 28 Launches Silverback Span Plating System
Increases its robust hindfoot fusion plating offering.Paragon 28 09.14.21
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The New U.K. Conformity Assessment: 10 Checklist Items
This new divergence between EU and U.K. requirements also means different rules apply to Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland.Ed Ball, Senior Associate, RQM+ 09.14.21
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Medical Device IP Strategy, Part II: Creating a Patent Strategy to Mitigate Risk
U.S. patent law establishes the right of a patent owner to prevent others from making, using, selling, offering for sale a product claimed in a valid patent.Gregory Grissett, Principal and Chair, Intellectual Property Group, Offit Kurman P.A. 09.14.21
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Early Regulatory Strategy: Streamlining the Path to Market
Planning for a regulatory submission entails consideration of numerous requirements beyond simply the content and required elements of the application.Bryan Brosseau, Founder and Principal Consultant, Brosseau Consulting LLC 09.14.21
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CMS Changes Create Uncertainty for ASCs, Orthopedics, and Patients
The flip-flop by CMS on the elimination of the Inpatient Only list has created questions regarding what procedures will be available where.Sean Fenske, Editor-in-Chief 09.14.21
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Biologics
Anika's Tactoset Nabs Additional FDA OK for Hardware Augmentation
Expands capability of Tactoset injectable bone subsititute for augmenting suture anchor fixation.GlobeNewswire 09.14.21
