NuVasive Announces U.S. Launch of AttraX® Putty
NuVasive announced the U.S. launch of AttraX® Putty, a synthetic bone graft for use in the posterior lateral spine. May 23, 2016
Implanet Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark for Jazz Claw Implant
Implanet received FDA 510(k) clearance and CE Mark approval for the Jazz Claw®, a hybrid implant designed to treat degenerative spinal pathologies. May 23, 2016
JNJ’s Business Review Day Highlights Company Priorities and Restructuring
Johnson & Johnson/JNJ's business review day on May 18 filled some gaps in my understanding of the restructuring picture, but some holes remain. Here is what we learned, and what we don't know yet. May 23, 2016
Medacta Reports on Device Utilization
Results from a 421-patient study revealed a 97.75% survival rate at 5 years for Medacta’s AMIStem hip implant. AMIStem has been implanted >100,000 times, to date. May 19, 2016
Vertebral Technologies Launches InterGraft Biologics
Vertebral Technologies launched the InterGraft™ series of 100% DBM osteoinductive scaffolds. May 19, 2016
Medtronic Announces U.S. Launch of Spine Essentials
Medtronic commenced U.S. launch of Spine Essentials™, implants and instruments designed to lend efficiency to the most common cervical fusion procedures. May 19, 2016
New Bone Therapeutics Phase II Trial of ALLOB for Severe Osteoporosis
Bone Therapeutics is planning a Phase II trial with ALLOB® allogeneic bone cell therapy for the treatment of severe osteoporosis. May 19, 2016
Bone Solutions Receives $1.7MM in Funding
Bone Solutions closed a funding round for a total of >US $1.7MM, and affirmed an additional $1.65MM commitment from Next Health, its distribution partner. May 19, 2016
Anika Therapeutics Launches CINGAL in Canada
Anika Therapeutics announced Canada launch of CINGAL® viscosupplement, cleared to treat knee osteoarthritis pain. CINGAL will be marketed by Pendopharm. May 19, 2016
Johnson & Johnson Collaborating with HP on 3D Printing Technologies
Johnson & Johnson is collaborating with a subsidiary of HP on use of 3D printing technologies to develop patient-customized products that can be manufactured quickly. May 18, 2016
