New Exactech Joint Recon Systems Used in Japan
Exactech announced the first clinical use in Japan of recently-approved systems for shoulder, knee and hip reconstruction. Jun 22, 2017
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
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
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
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
Additive Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed intramedullary Bunion Correction System. Jun 21, 2017
K2M Introduces SAHARA AL Expandable Stabilization
K2M introduced SAHARA™ AL, the company’s first expandable interbody product. Jun 20, 2017
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in May 2017
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
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
ConforMIS Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for iTotal Hip
ConforMIS received FDA 510(k) clearance of the iTotal Hip replacement system. Limited launch is slated for 2019. Jun 20, 2017
