Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

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

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

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

ORTHOFLASH Spine

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

Investments The Numbers

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

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

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

Clinical Study Results: ConforMIS iTotal CR Customized Knees

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Study results indicate that total knee patients receiving ConforMIS’ iTotal® CR outperformed recipients of off-the-shelf implants in terms of length of stay, discharge within 24 hours, discharge to home vs. a SNF, etc.

Aug 15, 2016

Spinal Simplicity Introduces Next-Gen Minuteman G3 with HA Coating

ORTHOFLASH Spine

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

Investments The Numbers

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

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

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

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Zimmer Biomet acquired CD Diagnostics, developer of immunoassays and biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Aug 15, 2016

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