JointPoint Gains Clearance for Digital Navigation in Canada
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Year in Review: Companies New on Our Radar in 2018
We're constantly coming across new companies, be they new customers or new faces at meetings. The pool of your peers just keeps growing, and it's our mission to keep you aware of them. Here's a selection of those we identified throughout 2018. All five major market segments are represented, and quite a geographical mix: Denmark, Finland, Israel, Italy, The Netherlands and the U.S. Dec 13, 2018
