Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Stryker Launches Mako Total Knee Application

Stryker announced full commercial launch of the Mako robotic-arm assisted total knee application. Mako is now the only robotic technology that can be used across total hip, total knee and partial knee replacement.

Mar 14, 2017

First Implantation of Spine Innovation Expandable Interbody Fusion Cage

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Spine Innovation announced first implantations of its Expandable TLIF device.

Mar 13, 2017

DenerveX System Reimbursement Coding Renewed in Germany

ORTHOFLASH Spine

The German reimbursement authority renewed payment coding for 2017 for Medovex’s DenerveX™ technology for the treatment of facet joint syndrome.

Mar 13, 2017

5-Year Clinical Data on Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Five-year results from a clinical trial of the Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant in the treatment of great toe arthritis demonstrated pain relief and functional outcomes equivalent to first MTP arthrodesis at two years post-op.

Mar 13, 2017

Extremity Medical Product Launch Plans for 2017

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Extremity Medical’s 2017 product launch plans include systems for Charcot fixation, total wrist arthroplasty, MTP fusion and Jones fracture.

Mar 13, 2017

Paragon 28 Launches the Gorilla Calc Fracture Plating System

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

Paragon 28 launched the Gorilla® Calc Fracture Plating System for the treatment of calcaneal fractures.

Mar 13, 2017

DJO Global Launches AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

DJO Global launched the AltiVate™ Anatomic Shoulder, featuring P2, a proprietary “porous porous” coating designed to provide superior bone ingrowth.

Mar 13, 2017

Broader FDA Clearance for Spineology Elite Expandable Interbody Fusion System

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Spineology received expanded FDA 510(k) clearance of the Elite Expandable Interbody Fusion system, to include a narrower 10mm version of the device and an indication for use with allograft bone.

Mar 13, 2017

Ethicon, DePuy Synthes Launch Wound Closure Kits for Orthopaedic Surgery

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Ethicon and DePuy Synthes commenced U.S. launch of wound closure kits customized for orthopaedic surgery, including STRATAFIX™ Knotless Tissue Control Devices and the DERMABOND® PRINEO® Skin Closure System.

Mar 13, 2017

Consensus Orthopedics Launches Orthopaedic Post-Surgical Wearable

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Consensus Orthopedics launched TracPatch™, a wearable device for real-time, continuous post-surgical remote patient monitoring following total joint replacement.

Mar 09, 2017

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