Tegra Medical to be Acquired by SFS
Tegra Medical, a contract manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and instruments, is to be acquired by SFS Group, a provider of customized precision-formed components and mechanical fastening systems. Nov 14, 2016
Expanding Orthopedics Granted US Patent for 3D Expandable Cage
Expanding Orthopedics was granted its 14th U.S. Patent, covering 3D expandable cage technology integrated in the FLXfit™. Nov 14, 2016
First Surgical Cases with Xspan Laminoplasty Fixation System
Xtant Medical commenced limited launch and announced first surgical cases for the Xspan™ Laminoplasty Fixation System. Nov 14, 2016
Micro C Developing Digital Imaging Solution for Extremities
Micro C is targeting 2Q17 launch for a medical imaging solution combining a compact, handheld fluoroscopy device with software, consumables and service support. Nov 11, 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in October 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in October 2016 include: Nanobone SBX Putty (Artoss), LumFix Spinal Fixation System (CG Bio*), Hammertech Fixation System (Fusion Orthopedics*), Eleos Limb Salvage System (Onkos Surgical*), Cavux Cervical Cage (Providence Medical), iNSitu Total Hip (NextStep Arthropedix*/Theken) Nov 11, 2016
10,000 Procedure Milestone for OMNIBotics
OMNIlife science announced completion of >10,000 total knee replacements worldwide using OMNIBotics™ robotic-assisted total knee replacement technology. Nov 11, 2016
Medtronic Launches Orthopaedic Solutions Business
Medtronic Orthopedic Solutions has launched to support total joint replacement episodes of care, including introduction of a total knee arthroplasty system. Nov 10, 2016
Fidia’s HYMOVIS Receives Product-Specific J-Code
CMS assigned a unique HCPCS reimbursement code to Fidia Pharma’s HYMOVIS® highly viscoelastic, non-crosslinked hydrogel to treat knee osteoarthritis pain. Nov 10, 2016
Limited Launch of KATOR Suture Anchor
KATOR commenced limited launch of its KATOR Suture Anchor system and has completed the first surgical case. Nov 10, 2016
Smith & Nephew’s eCAP Adopted by Provider PPI
Provider PPI, a U.S. health and wellness organization, has adopted Smith & Nephew’s Episode of Care Assurance Program (eCAP), a solution designed to mitigate risk associated with readmissions in value-based healthcare reimbursement models. Nov 08, 2016
