Paragon 28 Launches Gorilla Lateral Column Plate
Paragon 28 introduced the Gorilla® Lateral Column Plate, designed to aid in stabilization, fusion and fixation of the lateral column. Dec 22, 2017
OsteoMed Launches InstaFix Shape Memory Staple
OsteoMed commenced full release of InstaFix™, a shape memory fixation system delivered in a disposable, sterile kit. Dec 22, 2017
Life Spine Announces Initial Cases with SIMPACT Tri-Fin Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Initial cases are complete and multiple surgeries performed with Life Spine’s SIMPACT™ Tri-Fin Sacroiliac Joint Fusion device, following its November 2017 launch. Dec 21, 2017
K2M Receives CE Mark for CAPRI Cervical 3D Expandable Cage
K2M received approval under the CE Mark for its CAPRI® Cervical 3D Expandable Corpectomy Cage, and announced completion of its first surgical case. Dec 20, 2017
FH Orthopedics Achieves Milestone of 6,000 Disc Prostheses Sold
FH Orthopedics marked the sale of >6,000 units of its cervical and lumbar artificial discs, CP-ESP® and LP-ESP®. Dec 20, 2017
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
