Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Zimmer Biomet Launches VANGUARD Individualized Design Knee

Zimmer Biomet launched the Vanguard® Individualized Design total knee construct, offering two individual polyethylene bearings with different articulations to support a patient-specific fit.

Sep 20, 2016

First Surgery with Band-LOK Pedicle-Sparing Polyester Band Technology

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Band-LOK announced completion of the first spinal surgery using its pedicle-sparing polyester band technology.

Sep 20, 2016

First Clinical Uses of Integra LifeScience’s Cadence Total Ankle in Europe

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Integra LifeSciences announced successful completion of initial procedures using the Cadence™ Total Ankle in Europe.

Sep 20, 2016

Life Spine Receives FDA Clearance of PRO-LINK Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Life Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the PRO-LINK® Ti Standalone Cervical Spacer. Full launch is scheduled for the end of 4Q16.

Sep 20, 2016

OSTEOGROW Research Update

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

OSTEOGROW, an EU-funded collaborative research project, is investigating a new bone regeneration therapy based on autologous blood + BMP-6 for use in applications requiring partial bone replacement, without the need for secondary interventions.

Sep 19, 2016

RTI Surgical Receives Regulatory Clearances for nanOss Bioactive in Australia, Europe

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

RTI Surgical received regulatory clearance for nanOss® Bioactive bone void filler in Australia, as well as CE Mark for nanOss Bioactive Loaded and nanOss Bioactive 3D in Europe.

Sep 19, 2016

NuVasive Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market MAGEC System

ORTHOFLASH Spine

NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the MAGEC® system for treatment of severe spinal deformity.

Sep 19, 2016

ApiFix System Reaches 100-Patient Milestone in Scoliosis Correction

ORTHOFLASH Spine

The ApiFix® system for correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis has been used in 100 patients to date, at 12 sites in nine countries.

Sep 19, 2016

Bioventus Launching EXOGEN in Saudi Arabia

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

Bioventus launched the EXOGEN® Ultrasound Bone Healing System in Saudi Arabia for distribution by Zimmo Trading Company, which also markets DUROLANE® single-injection hyaluronic acid osteoarthritis treatment.

Sep 19, 2016

Histogenics Announces $30.0MM Private Placement

Investments The Numbers

Histogenics seeks to raise ~US $30.0MM in a private placement. Net proceeds will support development of NeoCart® cartilage repair therapy, including completion of an ongoing Phase III clinical trial.

Sep 16, 2016

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