Julie A. Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

MiMedx Planning U.S. Launch for Ambient Temperature Version of OrthoFlo

MiMedx is planning a U.S. launch for a next-generation lyophilized version of OrthoFlo, its amniotic fluid-based allograft for use in in orthopaedic and sports-medicine applications.

Jul 25, 2016

Clinical Study Results: AMNIOX CLARIX FLO and CLARIX CORD in Foot and Ankle Procedures

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

Study results suggest that AMNIOX Medical’s CLARIX® FLO and CLARIX® CORD 1K regenerative therapies improved outcomes in plantar fasciitis treatment and tarsal coalition repair.

Jul 25, 2016

Medtronic, Zimmer Biomet Enter 2-level Disc and Robotic Markets

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Since mid-May, both Medtronic and Zimmer Biomet have announced strategic moves in the 2-level cervical disc replacement and robotic surgery markets. In efforts to invigorate revenue growth, the two have focused on niche technologies that should expand their portfolios-but have yet to prove wide scale.

Jul 22, 2016

NeuroPro Spinal Jaxx Receives FDA Clearance for Spinal Fusion Device

ORTHOFLASH Spine

NeuroPro Spinal Jaxx received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Spinal Jaxx expandable intervertebral spacer.

Jul 20, 2016

Stryker Performance Solutions Launches Episode Performance Manager

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Stryker Performance Solutions launched Episode Performance Manager™, a digital tool to translate raw claims data provided by Medicare into dynamic reports to compare performance of hospitals participating in the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement initiative.

Jul 20, 2016

Medtronic Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screws

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Medtronic received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the CD Horizon® Fenestrated Screw Set, indicated for treatment of advanced stage tumors in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Jul 20, 2016

Extremity Medical Completes Initial Cases with AlignX Ankle Fusion System

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

Extremity Medical announced successful completion of >20 AlignX Ankle Fusion System cases since its mid-2Q16 launch.

Jul 20, 2016

DePuy Synthes Trauma Launches Variable Angle Locking Hand System

ORTHOFLASH Trauma

DePuy Synthes trauma commenced global launch of the Variable Angle Locking Hand System, comprising anatomically-contoured and low-profile plates to treat hand fractures and to correct deformities.

Jul 19, 2016

Zimmer Biomet to Acquire Medtech Surgical Robotics Company

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Zimmer Biomet announced its plans to acquire Medtech, provider of surgical systems including the ROSA™ Spine robotic-assistive device for minimally invasive surgery.

Jul 18, 2016

Medtronic Received FDA Approval for 2-Level Prestige LP Cervical Disc

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Medtronic affirmed FDA Premarket Approval of the Prestige LP™ Cervical Disc to treat disc disease at two adjacent levels.

Jul 18, 2016

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