Spine Wave Launches Velocity P Expandable Interbody Device
Spine Wave will commence full launch of the Velocity® P Expandable Interbody Device system in mid-November. Oct 24, 2016
NASS Coverage Policy Recommendation for Electrical Bone Growth Stimulators
The North American Spine Society/NASS issued first of its kind coverage recommendations for electrical bone growth stimulators as an adjunct to spinal fusion, supporting use of pulsed electromagnetic field stim devices, such as Orthofix’s CervicalStim™ and SpinalStim™. Oct 24, 2016
SIGNUS FDA 510(k) Clearance for DIPLOMAT Posterior Pedicle Screw
SIGNUS Medizintechnik announced FDA 510(k) clearance to market the DIPLOMAT® pedicle screw system. Oct 24, 2016
Early Outcomes with Porous PEEK COHERE Fusion Device
Vertera Spine announced initial successful outcomes using the COHERE® Cervical Interbody Fusion device. Oct 24, 2016
DeGen Medical Launches Latitude-C Porous Ti Cervical Interbody Spacer
DeGen Medical introduced the Latitude-C™ Porous Ti Cervical Interbody Spacer. Oct 24, 2016
Initial Procedures with Spinal Elements’ Katana MIS Lateral System
Spinal Elements announced initial procedures using Katana™, its minimally invasive lateral system. Oct 24, 2016
Wright Completes Sale of Tornier Large Joints to Corin
Wright Medical completed the sale of Tornier’s hip/knee business to Corin for 29.7MM in cash (~US $32.3MM). Oct 24, 2016
FDA Clearances of Specialized Components for Medicrea Pediatric Deformity
Medicrea received FDA 510(k) clearances for its PASS® XS posterior fixation and LigaPASS® XS band connector components, designed to address spinal deformities in small stature patients. Oct 21, 2016
M&A Close-up: 2016 Transactions Year to Date
Strategic transactions year to date in 2016 represent participants from OEMs, Suppliers, Distributors and Private Equity, with values ranging from $10 million to $1 billion. Oct 21, 2016
Postmarket Surveillance and M&A
Data collection is paramount to the success of any orthopaedic device. What happens to the much-coveted postmarket data/initiative during and after a merger or acquisition? We posed this question to Vicki Anastasi, Vice President & Global Head, Medical Devices & Diagnostics Research with ICON plc. Oct 21, 2016
