Julie Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

RTI Surgical Reaches Milestone for Sterilization Processes

RTI Surgical reached a global milestone of >8 million biologic implants processed through proprietary sterilization, with no confirmed incidence of implant-associated infection.

Apr 04, 2018

Smith & Nephew Appoints Namal Nawana as CEO

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Smith & Nephew has appointed Mr. Namal Nawana as Chief Executive Officer and successor to Mr. Olivier Bohuon, effective May 2018.

Apr 04, 2018

Zimmer Biomet Marks First Procedure with Augmented Baseplate

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Zimmer Biomet marked completion of the first surgical case with the Comprehensive® Augmented Baseplate.

Apr 03, 2018

NN, Inc. Acquiring Paragon Medical

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

NN entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Paragon Medical for US $375MM in cash. For 2017, Paragon posted revenue of $141.0MM. The transaction is slated to close during 2Q18.

Apr 03, 2018

First Implant of Spinal Resources Swedge Pedicle Screw

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Spinal Resources announced successful clinical implantation of the first Swedge Pedicle Screw.

Mar 30, 2018

NuVasive Porous PEEK Material Impaction Study Results

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Studies demonstrated advantages of NuVasive's Porous PEEK interbody fusion devices vs. titanium-coated PEEK in impaction durability.

Mar 30, 2018

Amedica Granted Patent for Silicon Nitride and Ceramic Materials

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Amedica was issued a U.S. patent addressing Ceramic and/or Glass Materials and Related Methods.

Mar 30, 2018

Nanovis Gains FDA Clearance of FortiCore Interbodies with Nanosurface Technology

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Nanovis received FDA 510(k) clearance to market FortiCore® interbody fusion devices that feature a Nanosurface-enhanced porous titanium scaffold, intermolded with a PEEK core.

Mar 29, 2018

RTI’s Simmetry Reduces SI Joint Range of Motion

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Study results demonstrate that RTI Surgical's Simmetry® Sacroiliac Joint Fusion system provided effective joint fixation, markedly reducing range of motion in the SI joint.

Mar 29, 2018

Medicrea Forms Direct Sales Subsidiary in Belgium

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Medicrea entered into a joint venture with Motion Medical to support direct sales of Medicrea's products in Belgium.

Mar 29, 2018

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