Bioventus Postpones IPO
Bioventus is reported to have delayed its US $150MM initial public offering. Jul 29, 2016
Orthofix Launches PHOENIX Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation in Japan
Orthofix launched the PHOENIX® Minimally Invasive Spinal Fixation system in Japan. Jul 28, 2016
First Surgical Case with Smith & Nephew’s NAVIO in Total Knee Replacement
Smith & Nephew announced the first surgical case of its NAVIO™ robotics-assisted surgical system in a total knee replacement procedure, using the JOURNEY™ II BCS knee. Jul 28, 2016
4WEB Medical Receives FDA Clearance of Lateral Spine Truss
4WEB Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance to market its Lateral Spine Truss interbody fusion device. Jul 27, 2016
Globus Medical to Acquire International Business of Alphatec Spine
Globus Medical entered into an agreement to acquire the ex-U.S. operations and distribution channels of Alphatec (ATEC) for US $80.0MM in cash. ATEC posted 2015 ex-U.S. revenue of $70.7MM. Jul 27, 2016
Pluristem to Conduct Phase III Trial of PLX-PAD Following Hip Fracture Surgery
Pluristem Therapeutics intends to conduct a U.S./EU Phase III trial assessing use of PLX-PAD (PLacental eXpanded) cells to support recovery following surgery for femoral neck fracture. Jul 27, 2016
Study Results: Trinity Evolution Allograft in Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
Data from a 12-month study of 1-level ACDF patients treated with Trinity Evolution® + a PEEK interbody spacer demonstrated fusion rates of 78.6% at 6 months and 93.5% at one year. Jul 27, 2016
Ortho Kinematics Launches VMA-Align Diagnostic Module to Support Patient Selection
Ortho Kinematics launched VMA-Align, a diagnostic module that provides detailed spinal alignment measurements within the Vertebral Motion Analysis (VMA) product. The data is intended to assist in patient selection and planning for lumbar fusion. Jul 26, 2016
Flower Orthopedics Launches New MTP Fusion Portfolio
Flower Orthopedics launched an MTP Fusion Plate component for the First Ray IndicationCube™. Jul 26, 2016
Zimmer Biomet Debuts Signature Solutions for Hospitals and Medical Practices
Zimmer Biomet commenced limited U.S. launch of Signature Solutions™, clinical services and technologies to assist hospitals and medical practices with the transition to value-based healthcare models. Jul 26, 2016
