OrthoGrid to Introduce New HipGrid Drone Accessories
At AAOS 2016, OrthoGrid will introduce new HipGrid® Drone™ accessories to address C-arm distortion and magnification issues during surgical planning for total hip arthroplasty. Feb 23, 2016
RTI Surgical Announces Limited Launch of Unison-C Anterior Cervical Fixation System
RTI Surgical commenced limited launch of the Unison™-C anterior cervical fixation system. Feb 23, 2016
United Orthopedic Corporation Enrolls 1st U.S. Patient in Hip Replacement System Follow-Up Study
United Orthopedic Corporation commenced patient enrollment in a U.S. follow-up study of the U-Motion II+ Acetabular System and UTF Reduced Stem in primary total hip arthroplasty. Feb 23, 2016
Bioventus Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to GELSYN-3 HA Injection
Bioventus entered into a multi-year agreement with Institut Biochimique, gaining exclusive U.S. distribution rights for GELSYN-3™ 3-injection hyaluronic acid product for pain relief associated with knee OA. Feb 23, 2016
Materialise, Mathys to Collaborate on Shoulder Guide System
Materialise entered into an agreement with Mathys for use of 3D surgical planning software and patient-specific surgical guides with Mathys’ shoulder replacement systems. Feb 18, 2016
FDA Issues Final Order on PMAs for Metal-on-Metal Hips
FDA issued a final order requiring OEMs to submit a premarket approval application for certain metal-on-metal total hip replacement devices. Feb 18, 2016
FDA Panel Convenes to Discuss Medtronic’s DIAM Spinal Stabilization System
On 2/19/16, FDA’s Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel will meet regarding the PMA for Medtronic’s DIAM™ Spinal Stabilization System. Feb 18, 2016
ALLOB Phase IIA Spinal Fusion Trial Update
Bone Therapeutics has treated 12 patients in the ALLOB® Phase IIA spinal fusion trial, and reports no safety concerns. Feb 17, 2016
EOS imaging Obtains Innovative Technology Status in Korea
The EOS imaging platform was granted Innovative Technology status in Korea, recognizing EOS as a unique modality worthy of a new reimbursement code with higher coverage than conventional X-rays. Feb 16, 2016
Silver Bullet Therapeutics Grows IP Portfolio
Silver Bullet Therapeutics was allowed a U.S. patent, "Bone Implants for the Treatment of Infection." Feb 16, 2016
