Bioventus Launches GELSYN-3 HA for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Bioventus commenced U.S. launch of GELSYN-3™ three-injection hyaluronic acid for relief of pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. Aug 09, 2016
BONESUPPORT Receives FDA Approval to Initiate IDE Clinical Study
BONESUPPORT received FDA approval to launch an Investigational Device Exemption study of CERAMENT G bone graft substitute in the treament of open diaphyseal tibial fractures. Aug 09, 2016
OrthoPediatrics Licenses EPIC Plate Physeal Tethering Technology
OrthoPediatrics finalized an agreement to license EPIC Plate Physeal Tethering Technology, designed in collaboration with Australia’s Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aug 08, 2016
Medtronic’s Analyst Day Highlights Spine, Joint Recon Strategies
In its Analyst Day presentations, Medtronic announced the acquisition of Responsive Orthopedics, a start-up focused on sales of low-cost hip and knee replacements. A primary knee is slated for commercial U.S. availability within 1H17; a primary hip is expected to follow in 1H18. Aug 06, 2016
NuVasive Secures CMS Add-On Payment for MAGEC System
CMS granted a new technology add-on payment for magnetically-controlled growth rods. NuVasive’s MAGEC® is the only such system cleared by FDA for the treatment of pediatric spinal deformity. Aug 04, 2016
Top 5 U.S. Hospitals for Orthopaedics
The top 5 U.S. orthopaedic hospitals for 2016-2017 as ranked by U.S. News and World Report are: Hospital for Special Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Rush University Medical and Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone. Aug 03, 2016
Corin and FX Solutions Expand Distribution Agreement
Corin expanded its distribution agreement with FX Solutions to include U.S. marketing of Humelock™ II Cementless and Cemented Anatomical and Reversible Shoulders. Aug 02, 2016
Spinal Elements Ti-Bond Implant Milestone and Warranty Program
Spinal Elements marked the milestone of >10,000 Ti-Bond interbody devices implanted and announced a 1-year warranty for Ti-Bond devices. Aug 02, 2016
Episurf Medical Granted EU Patent for Drilling Guide
Episurf Medical was granted an EU patent for a surgical drilling guide with functionality for depth adjustments. Aug 02, 2016
1,000th Case Using Vertical Spine’s FIBRINET Technology in Spinal Fusion
Vertical Spine achieved a milestone with the 1,000th case performed using its FIBRINET® System for the generation of Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membrane graft. Aug 01, 2016
