Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Omar Ishrak to Retire as CEO of Medtronic

Medtronic Chief Executive Officer Omar Ishrak announced his intention to retire in the beginning of 2Q20. Geoff Martha, currently Executive Vice President of MDT's Restorative Therapies Group, will assume the newly-created role of Medtronic President in 4Q19 and succeed Ishrak as CEO next year.

Aug 28, 2019

Ozop Surgical Enters into License Agreement with Spinal Resources

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Ozop Surgical entered into an exclusive license agreement to sell various products from Spinal Resources.

Aug 27, 2019

Fuse Medical Launches Sterizo Total Knee

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Fuse Medical introduced the Sterizo Total Knee, with multiple stabilization options including Cruciate Retained, Ultra Congruent Anterior Stabilized and Posterior Stabilized.

Aug 26, 2019

DiscGenics Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Cell Therapy

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

DiscGenics was granted Fast Track designation from FDA for its investigational cell therapy, IDCT, under evaluation in clinical trials in the U.S. and Japan to treat pain and disability from degenerative disc disease.

Aug 26, 2019

aap Implantate Gains FDA Clearance for LOQTEQ VA Calcaneus Plates

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

aap Implantate received FDA 510(k) clearance to market LOQTEQ® variable angle calcaneus plates 3.5 to treat heel fractures.

Aug 21, 2019

OrthoPediatrics Gains FDA Clearance for PediFoot Deformity Correction

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

OrthoPediatrics received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the PediFoot Deformity Correction system. Product launch is slated for 3Q19.

Aug 21, 2019

Paragon 28 Launches Silverback Ankle Fusion Plates

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

Paragon 28 launched the Silverback Ankle Fusion Plating System for tibiotalar and tibiotalocalcaneal ankle arthrodesis.

Aug 21, 2019

Intellirod Spine Launching iLink Wearable Sensor

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Intellirod Spine introduced iLink®, a Bluetooth sensor that provides data on spine brace compliance.

Aug 21, 2019

Life Spine’s First Cases with Narrow Width PROLIFT Expandable Spacer

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Life Spine announced initial surgeries using new narrow width versions of the PROLIFT® Expandable Spacer.

Aug 20, 2019

NuVasive Launches Modulus TLIF-A

ORTHOFLASH Spine

NuVasive commenced commercial U.S. launch of the Modulus® TLIF-A porous titanium implant for transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Aug 20, 2019

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