OrthAlign Announces First KneeAlign Cases in Hong Kong
OrthAlign and distribution partner Smith & Nephew announced completion of the first KneeAlign® cases for total knee arthroplasty in Hong Kong. Jul 19, 2017
Medovex Announces First Human Cases with DenerveX
Medovex reported first human cases performed with the DenerveX™ system, used for the treatment of facet joint syndrome. Jul 19, 2017
Simplify Medical Closes $21MM Financing to Support Artificial Disc
Simplify Medical closed a US $21.0MM Series B financing to support ongoing U.S. pivotal clinical trials of the Simplify cervical disc. Jul 19, 2017
Emerging Implant Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for Interbody Devices
Emerging Implant Technologies received FDA 510(k) clearance for 3D-printed spinal interbody devices to address ALIF, PLIF, TLIF and cervical procedures. Jul 18, 2017
Anika Therapeutics to Log $5MM Milestone Payment for MONOVISC
Anika Therapeutics will receive a US $5MM milestone payment per terms of the MONOVISC® license agreement with DePuy Mitek. Jul 18, 2017
Bioventus Expands EXOGEN Performance Guarantee in Canada
In Canada, Bioventus expanded the EXOGEN® Ultrasound Bone Healing System money back guarantee to include delayed union and acute fractures. Jul 18, 2017
ApiFix Enters Spain Distribution Agreement with Acuna-Fombona
ApiFix entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Acuna-Fombona to market the ApiFix scoliosis system in Spain. Jul 18, 2017
Study Results: Inspired Spine’s OLLIF Procedure for Adult Scoliosis
Research indicates that Inspired Spine’s OLLIF procedure yielded substantial pain relief and minimal post-op complications in the trestment of adult degenerative scoliosis. Jul 17, 2017
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s Issued in June 2017: Hip Recon and Spine Devices
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in June 2017 include: Telix K Interbody System (Biedermann Motech); iTotal Hip Replacement (ConforMIS); Tranquil Interbody System (Nexus Spine); PHA S1 Spinal System (Phamedica); Total Hip Arthroplasty Device (Responsive Orthopedics/Medtronic); Interbody Fusion System (Spinal Analytics & Geometrical Implant); Channel Cervical Interbody System (Summit Spine); Coalesce Lumbar Interbody Fusion System (Vertera Spine) Jul 17, 2017
SeaSpine Introduces Skipjack Expandable Interbody System
SeaSpine commenced limited launch and announced initial case completion for the Skipjack™ Expandable Interbody System. Jul 14, 2017
