Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Creative Medical Expands IP for its Cell-based Lower Back Pain Treatment

Creative Medical filed two patent applications regarding use of immune system cells to stimulate blood vessel formation for the treatment of lower back pain, and to support intradiscal stem cell administration to treat degenerative disc disease.

Jun 21, 2017

Zyga Receives New Patent Allowances for SImmetry Sacroiliac Joint Fusion System

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Zyga Technology announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 9,662,124, relating to the design of the SImmetry Decorticator®.

Jun 21, 2017

BONESUPPORT Completes IPO

Investments The Numbers

BONESUPPORT commenced trading on Nasdaq Stockholm following completion of its IPO.

Jun 21, 2017

SpineGuard and XinRong Medical Enter Distribution Agreement For PediGuard in China

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

SpineGuard entered an exclusive distribution agreement with XinRong Medical for PediGuard® in China, Hong Kong and Macau.

Jun 21, 2017

Additive Orthopaedics’ FDA Clearance for 3D-printed Bunion Correction System

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Additive Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed intramedullary Bunion Correction System.

Jun 21, 2017

K2M Introduces SAHARA AL Expandable Stabilization

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K2M introduced SAHARA™ AL, the company’s first expandable interbody product.

Jun 20, 2017

Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in May 2017

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in May 2017 include: Locking Plate System (Beijing KeYi Medical Device), Collagen Meniscus Implant XL (Ivy Sports Medicine), Kirschner Wires (Precifit Medical), SICAGE System (Sicage), MALUC Total Hip Arthroplasty System (SurgTech)

Jun 20, 2017

Medicrea Raises €13MM Through Private Placement

Investments The Numbers

Medicrea raised €13.0MM (~US $14.5MM) in a private placement. Funds will support development of the UNiD™ Adaptive Spine Intelligence platform and commercialization of a new range of 3D-printed titanium interbody cages.

Jun 20, 2017