NuVasive to Acquire Mega Surgical, Brazilian Distributor
NuVasive entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mega Surgical, its exclusive distributor in Brazil. The transaction is expected to close within 1Q16. Mar 07, 2016
FDA Accepts Vericel’s BLA for MACI for in Knee Cartilage Defects
FDA has accepted for filing Vericel’s BLA for MACI™, matrix-applied characterized autologous cultured chondrocytes intended to treat adult symptomatic knee cartilage defects. Mar 07, 2016
FDA Clearance of Stryker Tritanium PL Posterior Lumbar Cage
Stryker Spine announced FDA 510(k) clearance of Tritanium® PL, a highly-porous posterior lumbar cage manufactured via 3D additive manufacturing. Launch will occur in 2Q16. Mar 04, 2016
Zimmer Biomet Secures Global Distribution Agreement with CelgenTek
Zimmer Biomet entered into an exclusive global distribution agreement for CelgenTek Innovations’ N-Force Fixation System® and iN3 Cement. Mar 04, 2016
ulrich medical USA Launches uNion Cervical Plate
ulrich medical USA launched uNion®, a titanium alloy cervical plate for stabilization and anterior fixation as an adjunct to fusion. Mar 03, 2016
Zimmer Biomet Launches Enhancements to Knee Portfolio
Zimmer Biomet launched the Persona® Medial Congruent™ Bearing and OsseoTi® Tibial Sleeves. Mar 03, 2016
DePuy Synthes Partners with Bundled Payment Expert
DePuy Synthes entered into an exclusive strategic alliance with Value Stream Partners to facilitate customers’ implementation of bundled payment programs for hip and knee replacement. Mar 03, 2016
Xtant Medical Receives CE Mark for Aranax and Irix-A
Xtant Medical received CE Mark approval for the Aranax™ cervical plate and the Irix-A™ standalone anterior lumbar fusion device. Mar 03, 2016
FDA Clears Compatibility of ZBH Nexel Total Elbow with the Comprehensive Segmental Revision System
Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) received FDA 510(k) clearance for compatibility of the Nexel™ Total Elbow with the Comprehensive® Segmental Revision System. This marks the 1st submission by ZBH to establish compatibility of two separate ZBH implant systems. Mar 03, 2016
BrainLab Adds Auto-Knee to traumaCad 2.5
Brainlab introduced Auto-Knee, a new feature of traumaCad 2.5 that supports pre-op planning of knee arthroplasty by automatically registering anatomical landmarks. Mar 03, 2016
