Implanet Enters Distribution Agreement with Aegis Spine
Implanet entered into a U.S. distribution agreement with Aegis Spine, subsidiary of L&K Biomed, to complement Implanet's commercialization activity in the region. Jan 30, 2018
First Clinical Use of MedShape’s DynaNail XL
MedShape announced successful completion of first surgeries with DynaNail® XL, a longer-length tibiotalocalcaneal fusion system. Jan 30, 2018
Paradigm Spine Announces 2-Year coflex Study Results
Two-year study results indicate that decompression plus use of Paradigm Spine's coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® device may enhance the procedure's durability and sustainability vs. decompression alone. Jan 30, 2018
Bone Solutions Reaches 50 Implants of OsteoCrete Bone Void Filler
Bone Solutions reached the milestone of 50 successful implants of OsteoCrete® magnesium-based bone void filler. Jan 26, 2018
DePuy Synthes Reports 4Q17 and 2017 Revenue
ORTHOWORLD estimates DePuy Synthes' 4Q17 orthopaedic revenue at US $2,245.7MM, +0.3% vs. 4Q16, with 2017 revenue of $8,791.5MM, +0.4% vs. 2016. Jan 26, 2018
AANA and VirtaMed to Partner on Virtual Reality Simulation
The Arthroscopy Association of North America and VirtaMed signed an agreement to co-develop virtual reality arthroscopy simulation training. Jan 25, 2018
Amedica Provides a Business Update
Among its business updates, Amedica announced that the Taurus Pedicle Screw generated ~US $1.3MM in 2017 revenue and was employed in >250 procedures since its 1Q17 launch. Jan 25, 2018
Centric Medical Gains FDA Clearance of the Foot/Ankle Plate
Centric Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for a new foot and ankle plating system for calcaneal slide osteotomy and metatarsal phalangeal, lapidus and midfoot fusion. Jan 24, 2018
Spine Wave Launches GraftMag Graft Delivery System
Spine Wave launched the GraftMag® bone graft delivery system for thoracolumbar spinal fusion procedures. Jan 23, 2018
Smith & Nephew’s eCAP Shows 97% Decrease in Readmission Rates
Smith & Nephew observed a 97.3% decrease in hospital readmissions following total joint arthroplasties conducted under its eCAP/Episode of Care Assurance Program. Jan 19, 2018
