Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

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

ORTHOFLASH Spine

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

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

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

DePuy Synthes Launches Nitinol Continuous Compression Implants

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

DePuy Synthes launched Continuous Compression Implants in the EMEA region for use in reconstructive foot and ankle procedures.

Dec 13, 2017

The Orthopaedic Products and Services of 2017

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

The annual rundown of products and services is like attending a reunion-we're looking back over the year and keeping you informed on what everyone is doing. Here's what made headlines with market entry in 2017.

Dec 13, 2017

Additive in Orthopaedics in the News: 2017

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Call it additive or 3D printing, embrace or eschew it, there is no getting around the reality that the technology is a big deal in orthopaedics. We've rounded up the companies that made headlines within 2017.

Dec 13, 2017