Spinal Simplicity: Six New Patents Granted in 2016
Six new patents were granted to Spinal Simplicity in 2016, bringing its portfolio to 52 globally. A new Notice of Allowance in 2017 brings the company’s U.S. patent total to 16. Jan 11, 2017
Medovex Enters International Distribution Agreement with AlfaMed
Medovex entered into an international distribution agreement with AlfaMed for distribution of its DenerveX™ System throughout Italy. Jan 11, 2017
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in December 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in December 2016 include: Envision 3D Image Guidance System (7D Surgical); Sphynx Anterolateral Plate (Eden Spine); Destiknee Total Knee (Meril Healthcare); Hubble II Lumbar Interbody Fusion System (Orbbo Surgical) Jan 10, 2017
Cartiva Secures $8.5MM Funding
Cartiva secured US $8.5MM in a Series E financing. Proceeds will support commercialization of the Synthetic Cartilage Implant for treatment of great toe arthritis. Jan 10, 2017
US, EU Regulatory Approvals for New Orthofix Bone Growth Stimulators
Orthofix announced U.S. FDA premarket and European CE Mark approval for next-gen CervicalStim™ and SpinalStim™ bone growth stimulators. Jan 09, 2017
Medicrea Submits 510(k) for 3D-Printed Titanium Spinal Interbody Devices
Medicrea filed its FDA 510(k) submission for 3D-printed titanium interbody devices with compatible UNiD™ Lab surgical planning and analytical services. Jan 09, 2017
CartiHeal Performs First Clinical Cases with New Unicondylar Implant
CartiHeal announced initial cases in Europe with the next-gen version of the Agili-C™ unicondylar implant, designed to treat large cartilage lesions. Jan 09, 2017
JNJ Launches New Care-Centric Services
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, parent company to DePuy Synthes, announced CareAdvantage and Orthopaedic Episode of Care Approach services for healthcare systems. Jan 09, 2017
SI-BONE Announces iFuse Implant System Warranty
SI-BONE enacted a warranty program for the iFuse Implant System®, indicated for fusion for certain disorders of the sacroiliac joint. Jan 09, 2017
Amedica’s First Taurus Pedicle Screw System Surgery
Amedica announced successful completion of the first surgery using the Taurus™ Pedicle Screw. Jan 09, 2017
