Stryker to Acquire Instratek
Stryker entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Instratek, provider of implants and minimally invasive soft tissue recession instrumentation for foot, ankle and upper extremity procedures. Sep 14, 2016
Medovex Enters Distribution Agreement With M.Fast Technologies
Medovex entered into a distribution agreement with M.Fast Technologies for the DenerveX™ system in Israel. Sep 14, 2016
First Procedures with Implanet’s Jazz Lock Implant
Implanet announced initial positive results following use of the Jazz Lock® spinal implant in >25 cases. Full global launch is slated to occur by the end of 2016. Sep 14, 2016
Lattice Biologics Raises $0.75MM in Private Placement
Lattice Biologics closed a private placement for gross proceeds of up to US $0.75MM to fund M&A and the acquisition of donors to support production of an amniotic fluid product for regenerative use. The novel regenerative therapeutic will target osteoarthritis, spine, sports-medicine, foot/ankle and other indications. Sep 13, 2016
Arthrosurface WristMotion Reaches One-year Milestone
Since launch in mid-2Q15, Arthrosurface’s motion preserving WristMotion™ hemiarthroplasty implant has been used in >100 procedures in the U.S. Sep 12, 2016
VTI Partners with Distributor in Mexico
Vertebral Technologies entered into a strategic partnership with BioMedical Technologies International to distribute InterFuse S™ and T™ spinal fusion devices throughout Mexico. Sep 12, 2016
Orthofix Enrolls First Patient in Knee OA Study
Orthofix enrolled the first patient in a study evaluating use of Physio-Stim pulsed electromagnetic field technology to treat knee osteoarthritis. Sep 12, 2016
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in August 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in August 2016 include: Xycor Expandable Spinal Spacer (Alphatec Spine); Valeo II Interbody Fusion Device (Amedica); Tarsa-Link Standalone Wedge, Hammertoe Correction System (Centric Medical/Life Spine); Universal Spine System (Double Medical Technology); Titan Reverse Shoulder (Integra LifeSciences); Virtu Lumbar Spacer (Met 1 Technologies*); Distal Radius Plating System (Miami Device Solutions); Response BandLoc Spinal Fixation (OrthoPediatrics) Sep 09, 2016
FDA Clearance for Carestream’s OnSight 3D Extremity System
Carestream Health received FDA 510(k) clearance for the OnSight 3D Extremity System to capture weight-bearing and other types of extremity exams. Sep 08, 2016
Additive Orthopaedics Receives FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Osteotomy Wedge System
Additive Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed osteotomy wedge to address fractures or osteotomies in the foot and ankle. Sep 08, 2016
