Smith & Nephew Acquires BST-CarGel from Piramal
Smith & Nephew acquired BST-CarGel® cartilage repair product and IP assets from Piramal. Transaction terms were not disclosed. Jan 12, 2016
VEXIM Initiates New Clinical Study of SpineJack vs. Conservative Treatment of VCFs
Vexim initiated a new clinical study in France to compare 1-year and 2-year follow-up of SpineJack® vs. bracing in 100 acute traumatic vertebral compression fracture patients. Jan 12, 2016
BioPoly Receives U.S. Patent for Partial Resurfacing Implant
BioPoly was issued an additional U.S. patent pertaining to partial resurfacing implant designs and method of implantation. Jan 11, 2016
Bio2 Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for Extremities Fusion Implant
Bio2 Technologies received FDA 510(k) clearance to market a fusion system for interphalangeal fusion, fracture repair and osteotomies of toes, fingers and other small bones. Limited product launch is slated for 2Q16. Jan 11, 2016
MiMedx to Acquire Stability Biologics
MiMedx signed a definitive agreement to acquire Stability Biologics for US $10MM in cash and stock. Stability Biologics provides human tissue products for the surgical, spine and orthopaedic industries. The transaction is expected to close in early 1Q16. Jan 11, 2016
CartiHeal Raises $15 Million
CartiHeal completed a US $15MM financing round. Funds will support ongoing manufacturing scale-up, EU product commercialization in 2017 and clinical studies in new therapeutic areas for Agili-C™ cartilage regeneration technology. Jan 11, 2016
20,000 Patients Treated with BONESUPPORT’s CERAMENT
BONESUPPORT announced the milestone of >20,000 patients treated worldwide to date with CERAMENT™ injectable drug-eluting bone substitute products. Jan 11, 2016
First Procedure with K2M’s CASCADIA Lateral Interbody System Featuring Lamellar Titanium
K2M confirmed the first surgical case performed using the CASCADIA™ Lateral Interbody System featuring Lamellar Titanium Technology™, in late 4Q15. Jan 08, 2016
FDA Clearance Achieved for Next Generation of intellijoint HIP
Intellijoint Surgical received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the next-generation intellijioint HIP™ surgical smart tool, now including cup position (inclination and anteversion). Jan 07, 2016
Vexim Hits Milestone, 25,000 SpineJack Units Sold
Vexim achieved a milestone of 25,000 SpineJack® units sold since market launch in 2011. Jan 07, 2016
