Spineart Secures Investment
Spineart secured a 30MM (~US $33MM) investment. Proceeds will support sales, geographical expansion in markets such as the U.S. and Europe and product development. Sep 20, 2016
Zimmer Biomet Launches VANGUARD Individualized Design Knee
Zimmer Biomet launched the Vanguard® Individualized Design total knee construct, offering two individual polyethylene bearings with different articulations to support a patient-specific fit. Sep 20, 2016
First Surgery with Band-LOK Pedicle-Sparing Polyester Band Technology
Band-LOK announced completion of the first spinal surgery using its pedicle-sparing polyester band technology. Sep 20, 2016
First Clinical Uses of Integra LifeScience’s Cadence Total Ankle in Europe
Integra LifeSciences announced successful completion of initial procedures using the Cadence™ Total Ankle in Europe. Sep 20, 2016
Life Spine Receives FDA Clearance of PRO-LINK Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer
Life Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the PRO-LINK® Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer. Full launch is scheduled for the end of 4Q16. Sep 20, 2016
OSTEOGROW Research Update
OSTEOGROW, an EU-funded collaborative research project, is investigating a new bone regeneration therapy based on autologous blood + BMP-6 for use in applications requiring partial bone replacement, without the need for secondary interventions. Sep 19, 2016
RTI Surgical Receives Regulatory Clearances for nanOss Bioactive in Australia, Europe
RTI Surgical received regulatory clearance for nanOss® Bioactive bone void filler in Australia, as well as CE Mark for nanOss Bioactive Loaded and nanOss Bioactive 3D in Europe. Sep 19, 2016
NuVasive Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market MAGEC System
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the MAGEC® system for treatment of severe spinal deformity. Sep 19, 2016
ApiFix System Reaches 100-Patient Milestone in Scoliosis Correction
The ApiFix® system for correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis has been used in 100 patients to date, at 12 sites in nine countries. Sep 19, 2016
Bioventus Launching EXOGEN in Saudi Arabia
Bioventus launched the EXOGEN® Ultrasound Bone Healing System in Saudi Arabia for distribution by Zimmo Trading Company, which also markets DUROLANE® single-injection hyaluronic acid osteoarthritis treatment. Sep 19, 2016
