Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Study Results: Biomatlante’s MBCP+ Synthetic Bone Graft and MSCs

Study results demonstrated a high rate of clinical success from a combination of Biomatlante’s MBCP+™ synthetic bone graft plus mesenchymal stem cells, particularly in the treatment of long bone non-union fractures.

Dec 09, 2016

curasan Receives FDA Clearance for CERASORB Ortho FOAM

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

curasan received FDA 510(k) clearance to market CERASORB Ortho FOAM synthetic bone material for the treatment of bone defects in the extremities and pelvis.

Dec 08, 2016

New Indication for RTI Surgical’s C-Plus Peek IBF System

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

RTI Surgical’s C-Plus™ PEEK Interbody Fusion system is now indicated for use with allograft, including the company’s map3® cellular allogeneic bone graft.

Dec 08, 2016

Bodycad Awarded U.S. Patents

ORTHOFLASH Robotics/Tech

Bodycad was awarded two U.S. patents for improving the accuracy, reproducibility and speed for 3D constructs via MRI and CD images in long and small bone orthopaedic applications.

Dec 08, 2016

JRI Orthopaedics Gains Regulatory Approval in China

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

JRI Orthopaedics received regulatory approval in China and will supply 10,000 hips for distribution by AK Medical over a five-year term in a deal valued at minimum £5MM (~US $6.3MM).

Dec 08, 2016

Abyrx Closes $10MM Financing

Investments The Numbers

Abyrx completed a US $10MM equity financing. Funds will support commercialization of bone putty products and pipeline development activities.

Dec 07, 2016

MedPlast Acquired by Strategic Investor, PE Firm

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

MedPlast, parent company of OrthoPlastics, was acquired by strategic investor Water Street Healthcare and JLL Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. Terms were not disclosed.

Dec 07, 2016

International Cartilage Repair Society Launches Global Patient Registry

ORTHOFLASH Sports Medicine

The International Cartilage Repair Society launched what is claimed as the first global, web-based patient registry offering an international data pool for articular cartilage injury, history and treatment.

Dec 07, 2016

Paradigm Spine: ISASS Guidelines Recommend Coverage of Interlaminar Stabilization

ORTHOFLASH Spine

ISASS, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, published a policy statement of recommendations and coverage criteria for decompression with interlaminar stabilization for select patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis.

Dec 06, 2016

JAZZ Band Clinical Results in Hypokyphotic Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Study results indicate that Implanet’s JAZZ sublaminar bands offered a safe, efficient alternative to traditional techniques at up to 34 months in the treatment of complex hypokyphotic thoracic scoliosis.

Dec 06, 2016

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