FDA Clearance for New Sizes of Amedica’s Valeo II LLIF Device
Amedica received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded sizes of the Valeo® II Lateral Lumbar interbody fusion device. Aug 24, 2016
2-Year Results from SI-BONE iFuse INSITE Trial
Two-year results from a randomized, controlled trial in the management of sacroiliac joint dysfunction revealed that SI-BONE’s iFuse yielded more rapid improvements in pain, disability and quality of life vs. non-surgical treatment. Aug 24, 2016
SeaSpine to Acquire NLT Spine, Expandable Interbody Platform Technologies
SeaSpine entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NLT Spine, developer of minimally invasive surgery devices. SeaSpine’s commercial launch of the first NLT product is expected in 1H17. Aug 19, 2016
OrthoPediatrics Launches BandLoc System
OrthoPediatrics launched BandLoc 5.5/6.0mm Sublaminar Banding technology, a complement to its RESPONSE Spine system to treat complex pathologies. Aug 16, 2016
Rotation Medical Completes $12MM Series B Financing
Rotation Medical completed a US $12MM Series B extension financing. Proceeds will support U.S. commercialization of its rotator cuff repair system, comprising a proprietary bioinductive implant and disposable instruments. Aug 16, 2016
Centric Medical Receives FDA Clearance of TARSA-LINK Bunion System
Centric Medical announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the TARSA-LINK™ Bunion Correction system, reported to be the first-to-market standalone opening base wedge to feature built-in fixation. Launch is slated for 4Q16. Aug 16, 2016
Spinal Simplicity Introduces Next-Gen Minuteman G3 with HA Coating
Spinal Simplicity introduced a new generation version of the Minuteman G3 fusion device featuring an FDA-cleared hydroxyapatite coating. Aug 15, 2016
Medtronic Completes $20MM Second Tranche Investment in Mazor Robotics
Medtronic completed the second tranche of equity investment in Mazor Robotics, as laid out in a previously-executed agreement. Aug 15, 2016
Conventus Orthopaedics Receives 510(k) Clearance for Distal Ulna and Proximal Ulna Systems
Conventus Orthopaedics received FDA 510(k) clearance to market Conventus Cage™ DU (Distal Ulna) and PU (Proximal Ulna) systems for fracture repair. Aug 15, 2016
Zimmer Biomet Acquires CD Diagnostics
Zimmer Biomet acquired CD Diagnostics, developer of immunoassays and biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Aug 15, 2016
