Bone Biologics Study: Preclinical Data for Spine Fusion Demonstrates Osteopromotive Properties
Preclinical study results indicate that Bone Biologics’ rhNELL-1 growth factor effectively promoted bone formation in a spine model. Dec 20, 2017
Zimmer Biomet Appoints Bryan Hanson as President and CEO
Zimmer Biomet has appointed Mr. Bryan C. Hanson as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dec 19, 2017
Episurf Medical Gains Additional Australia Patent
Episurf Medical was issued a Notice of Allowance for an additional patent in Australia, titled “Method and mode for manufacturing a surgical kit for cartilage repair.” Dec 18, 2017
HSS Researchers Receive Grant to Study Stem Cells for Rotator Cuff Tears
HSS researchers have been awarded an $800,000 grant from OREF to support a clinical trial on the use of stem cell therapy to improve outcomes in rotator cuff repair. Dec 18, 2017
Wright Medical Acquires BLUEPRINT Partner, IMASCAP
Wright Medical acquired IMASCAP, developer of the technology that drives BLUEPRINT™ 3D surgical planning software, for US $88.8MM in cash, stock and milestone payments. Dec 15, 2017
Orthocell Granted European Tendon Regeneration Patent
Orthocell was granted a European Patent covering the manufacture of tendon regeneration cells used to form the Ortho-ATI® Autologous Tenocyte Implantation product. Dec 15, 2017
Bodycad Enters EU Distribution Agreement with OrthoGrow
Bodycad entered into an exclusive agreement with OrthoGrow for distribution of its unicompartmental knee in the European Union. Dec 14, 2017
FDA Panel Votes Against PMA for Barricaid Anular Closure
FDA’s Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel recommended against Premarket Approval of Intrinsic Therapeutics’ Barricaid Anular Closure for partial anulus replacement to treat herniated discs. Dec 14, 2017
Xenco Launches TraumaGPS Spinal Implant Delivery App
Xenco Medical launched TraumaGP's, reportedly the first on-demand trauma surgery delivery app with real-time GPS driver tracking for disposable implant systems. Dec 13, 2017
NuVasive Acquiring SafePassage Neuromonitoring Company
NuVasive entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SafePassage, provider of intra-op neurophysiological monitoring services. The company will join NUVA’s Clinical Services business in a transaction slated to close in January 2018. Dec 13, 2017
