First Implantation of Spine Innovation Expandable Interbody Fusion Cage
Spine Innovation announced first implantations of its Expandable TLIF device. Mar 13, 2017
DenerveX System Reimbursement Coding Renewed in Germany
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
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
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
Paragon 28 launched the Gorilla® Calc Fracture Plating System for the treatment of calcaneal fractures. Mar 13, 2017
DJO Global Launches AltiVate Anatomic Shoulder
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
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
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
Consensus Orthopedics launched TracPatch™, a wearable device for real-time, continuous post-surgical remote patient monitoring following total joint replacement. Mar 09, 2017
Second Patent for TheraCell Demineralized Bone Fiber Technology
TheraCell was awarded U.S. Patent Number 9,572,912, “Demineralized Bone Fibers having Controlled Geometry and Shapes and Methods Thereof,” its second U.S. patent for DBF™ technology. Mar 09, 2017
