Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Histogenics to Explore Strategic Alternatives for NeoCart Cartilage Treatment

Histogenics plans to evaluate the range of potential strategic alternatives for its NeoCart® cell therapy following FDA's indication that an additional clinical trial would be required before acceptance of a Biologics License Application submission.

Jan 03, 2019

JointPoint Gains Clearance for Digital Navigation in Canada

ORTHOFLASH Robotics/Tech

JointPoint obtained Health Canada licenses for ELITE and PRO surgical navigation systems, allowing for immediate deployment of these products in the region.

Jan 03, 2019

Zimmer Biomet Gains FDA Clearance for ROSA Knee System

ORTHOFLASH Robotics/Tech

Zimmer Biomet received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the ROSA® Knee System for robotically-assisted total knee replacement.

Jan 02, 2019

Study Results: InSpace Balloon vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction

ORTHOFLASH Sports Medicine

Results from cadaveric study of OrthoSpace's InSpace balloon spacer vs. superior capsular reconstruction in the treatment of rotator cuff tears found that InSpace effectively restored the humeral head to a nearly normal position.

Dec 19, 2018

Medtronic Completes Acquisition of Mazor Robotics

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Medtronic completed its planned acquisition of Mazor Robotics in a transaction valued at US $1.7BB.

Dec 19, 2018

Smith & Nephew Acquiring Ceterix, Meniscal Repair Technology

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Smith & Nephew entered into an agreement to acquire Ceterix Orthopaedics, developer of NovoStitch®Pro Meniscal Repair, for up to US $105MM. The transaction is expected to close in early 2019.

Dec 18, 2018

Episurf Medical Gains FDA Approval for IDE Study

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Episurf Medical received FDA approval for its IDE application to commence a clinical study of the Episealer® knee device.

Dec 17, 2018

WishBone Medical Granted License for Guided Growth Plate

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

WishBone Medical was granted a global, non-exclusive license for sale of a guided growth plating system to treat pediatric deformed limbs. Product launch is slated for 1Q19.

Dec 14, 2018

OrthoPediatrics’ Launch of RESPONSE 4.5/5.0mm System

ORTHOFLASH Spine

OrthoPediatrics commenced full U.S. launch of the RESPONSE 4.5/5.0mm system for the treatment of complex scoliosis.

Dec 14, 2018

Kinamed CarboJet Study: Tourniquetless TKR May Decrease Pain, Opiod Use

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Kinamed, developer of the CarboJet® CO2 bone prep system, announced a clinical study examining its use in traditional tourniquet vs. tourniquetless TKR.

Dec 13, 2018

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