Paragon 28 Launches the Gorilla Breakaway Screw
Paragon 28 introduced the Gorilla® Breakaway Screw for syndesmotic repair. Sep 04, 2018
Embody Raises Funding for Soft Tissue Repair
Embody raised US $1.5MM to support development of a biologic implant for tendon and ligament repair. Sep 04, 2018
Stryker Acquiring K2M
Stryker entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire K2M for ~US $1.4BB in cash. The transaction is slated to close in 4Q18. For 2017, K2M posted revenue of $249.3MM, +8.8% vs. 2016. Aug 30, 2018
Episurf Gains Patent Approvals in Australia, Canada
Episurf Medical was granted its first patent in Canada (Episealer® Femoral Twin implant) and an additional patent in Australia (3D-based assessment of joint lesions). Aug 29, 2018
CartiHeal Performs First Belgian Case in Agili-C Study
CartiHeal announced successful enrollment of the first Belgian patient in the Agili-C IDE pivotal study. Aug 29, 2018
LimaCorporate Awarded New ODEP Ratings for Physica ZUK Knee
LimaCorporate received two new ODEP ratings for the Physica ZUK unicondylar knee, and is reportedly one of the only uni knees to be awarded with a 10A benchmark. Aug 28, 2018
SI-BONE Gains Exclusive Positive Coverage for iFuse in France
SI-BONE's iFuse® system for sacroiliac joint fusion will be added to the List of Refundable Products and Services in France, and has exclusive French National Healthcare System coverage. Aug 28, 2018
Ceterix Orthopaedics Gains FDA Clearance of Size 0 Suture Cartridge
Ceterix Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance of a size 0 suture cartridge for use with the NovoStitch® Pro Meniscal Repair System. Aug 28, 2018
Wright Medical Acquiring Cartiva
Wright Medical is acquiring Cartiva, a manufacturer of the Synthetic Cartilage Implant to treat arthritis in the great toe, for US $435MM. The transaction is expected to close in 4Q18. Aug 27, 2018
7D Surgical Gains Australia, U.S. Distribution for Spinal Image Guidance System
7D Surgical entered into an exclusive partnership with LifeHealthcare Group for Australia and New Zealand distribution of its Machine-Vision Image Guided Surgery platform for spine procedures. Aug 27, 2018
