Orthofix Enrolls First Patient in Knee OA Study
Orthofix enrolled the first patient in a study evaluating use of Physio-Stim pulsed electromagnetic field technology to treat knee osteoarthritis. Sep 12, 2016
Strategic Orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in August 2016
Strategic orthopaedic-related 510(k)s issued in August 2016 include: Xycor Expandable Spinal Spacer (Alphatec Spine); Valeo II Interbody Fusion Device (Amedica); Tarsa-Link Standalone Wedge, Hammertoe Correction System (Centric Medical/Life Spine); Universal Spine System (Double Medical Technology); Titan Reverse Shoulder (Integra LifeSciences); Virtu Lumbar Spacer (Met 1 Technologies*); Distal Radius Plating System (Miami Device Solutions); Response BandLoc Spinal Fixation (OrthoPediatrics) Sep 09, 2016
FDA Clearance for Carestream’s OnSight 3D Extremity System
Carestream Health received FDA 510(k) clearance for the OnSight 3D Extremity System to capture weight-bearing and other types of extremity exams. Sep 08, 2016
Additive Orthopaedics Receives FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Osteotomy Wedge System
Additive Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed osteotomy wedge to address fractures or osteotomies in the foot and ankle. Sep 08, 2016
Flower Orthopedics Launches Next-Gen Ready-for-Surgery Guide Wire Kits
Flower Orthopedics commenced full market launch of its next-generation Ready-for-Surgery™ Guide Wire Kits for the Cannulated Screw FlowerCube™. Sep 07, 2016
In2Bones USA Completes Merger to Form i2b Global
In2Bones SAS has merged with In2Bones USA, its largest distributor, to form i2b, a global company serving the upper and lower extremities orthopaedic markets. Sep 07, 2016
Study Results from Rotation Medical’s Bioinductive Implant in Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Studies indicate that Rotation Medical’s collagen-based bioinductive implant induced new tissue formation in all 13 patients with partial thickness rotator cuff tears. Sep 07, 2016
GE to Acquire Additive Manufacturing Companies Arcam and SLM
GE plans to acquire Arcam and SLM Solutions, suppliers of additive manufacturing equipment, for US $1.4BB in cash. Sep 06, 2016
Globus Medical Completes Acquisition of Alphatec’s International Business
Globus Medical completed its acquisition of the international operations and distribution channels of Alphatec Spine for US $80.0MM in cash. Sep 06, 2016
Catalyst OrthoScience Receives $0.93MM Investment
Tamiami Angel Fund II invested US $0.9MM in Catalyst OrthoScience, developer of a shoulder resurfacing system. Sep 06, 2016
