Centric Medical commenced commercial launch of the MTP Plating System, comprising plates, screws and other fixation components to stabilize bone segments in foot/ankle.
In2Bones commenced global launch of the TriWay® TibioTaloCalcaneal Nail Arthrodesis System to treat arthritis, failed total ankle replacement, talar deficiencies, etc.
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Dynamic Digital Radiography enhanced x-ray imaging that can capture movement in a single exam.
NuVasive's Cohere® Porous PEEK interbody demonstrated clear benefits in promoting improved early outcomes in ACDF procedures when compared to both structural allograft and smooth PEEK.
Small companies around the world continue to seek access to the expansive U.S. market. In 2018, 42 companies received their first ever orthopedic-related FDA 510(k) or first FDA 510(k) in a new market segment. The companies and products we mention here are excerpted from chapters of the upcoming 2019 installment of THE ORTHOPAEDIC INDUSTRY ANNUAL REPORT.