iOrthopedics introduced the Gobi Spine Cage, evolving from its Uniformly Expanding Cage patents toward 50% expansion uniformly, proximally or distally.
Stryker acquired OrthoSpace, maker of the InSpace device to treat rotator cuff tears, in an all-cash transaction for an upfront payment of US $110MM and future milestone payments of up to an additional $110MM.
The use of 3D-Side's bone-cutting jigs in the treatment of bone tumors is now fully reimbursed by local regulatory authorities in France, following validation by clinical study.
Nvision Biomedical Technologies received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Vector Hammertoe Correction System, the first foot/ankle implant made from PEEK.
Smith & Nephew will acquire Brainlab's orthopedic joint reconstruction business, enabling both companies to accelerate R&D in digital surgery and augmented reality.