MicroPort Skywalker Joint Replacement Surgical Robot Completes First-in-Man Case in Human Trial Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH The Skywalker Joint Replacement Robot developed by MicroPort OrthoBot recently completed a robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty. Aug 21, 2020
DJO Introduces New Knee and Hip EMPOWR Systems Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH The EMPOWR Acetabular System and EMPOWR Partial Knee are designed to promote surgical efficiency with single-tray implantation. Aug 20, 2020
Atlas Spine Launches HiJAK SA Expandable Cervical Stand-Alone Interbody System ORTHOFLASH Spine The HiJAK SA Expandable Cervical Stand-Alone Interbody system is the company’s second first-to-market expandable system in just 18 months. Aug 20, 2020
Conformis Hits Second Development and License Agreement Milestone Company Updates Competitive Landscape Conformis is developing patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) for use in connection with Stryker’s knee joint replacement implant offerings. Aug 20, 2020
Paragon 28 Launches Phantom ActivCore Hindfoot Nail ORTHOFLASH Trauma Paragon 28 expanded its foot and ankle specific portfolio with introduction of the Phantom® ActivCore Hindfoot Nail. The PRECISION® Guided... Aug 19, 2020
Aurora Spine Patent for Patient-Matched Interbody Implant Technology ORTHOFLASH Spine The patent will support spinal implants that match the patient’s specific bone density based on a DEXA Scan/T-score allowing for the best bone fusion. Aug 19, 2020
IlluminOss Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Use in Fibula Fractures ORTHOFLASH Trauma The indication expansion follows recent clearance for use in fractures of the pelvis, the clavicle and small bones of the hand and foot. Aug 18, 2020
HD LifeSciences Passes Milestone of 2,500 HIVE Interbody Implantations ORTHOFLASH Spine Over 2,500 HIVE Soft Titanium interbody devices have been implanted since the company formed in 2017. Aug 18, 2020
Paragon 28 Completes Financing, Will Support Launch of Total Ankle Investments The Numbers Funds will support new product development and launch, including the recently FDA-cleared APEX 3D Total Ankle Replacement. Aug 17, 2020
Innovasis Gains FDA 510(k) for Interbody Fusion Devices with HAnano Surface Technology ORTHOFLASH Spine The company is growing its hydroxyapatite spine portfolio with first to market HAnano Surface modified 3D-printed IBF titanium implants. Aug 13, 2020