Bodycad Awarded U.S. Patents
Bodycad was awarded two U.S. patents for improving the accuracy, reproducibility and speed for 3D constructs via MRI and CD images in long and small bone orthopaedic applications. Dec 08, 2016
JRI Orthopaedics Gains Regulatory Approval in China
JRI Orthopaedics received regulatory approval in China and will supply 10,000 hips for distribution by AK Medical over a five-year term in a deal valued at minimum £5MM (~US $6.3MM). Dec 08, 2016
Abyrx Closes $10MM Financing
Abyrx completed a US $10MMÂ equity financing. Funds will support commercialization of bone putty products and pipeline development activities. Â Â Dec 07, 2016
MedPlast Acquired by Strategic Investor, PE Firm
MedPlast, parent company of OrthoPlastics, was acquired by strategic investor Water Street Healthcare and JLL Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. Terms were not disclosed. Dec 07, 2016
International Cartilage Repair Society Launches Global Patient Registry
The International Cartilage Repair Society launched what is claimed as the first global, web-based patient registry offering an international data pool for articular cartilage injury, history and treatment. Dec 07, 2016
Paradigm Spine: ISASS Guidelines Recommend Coverage of Interlaminar Stabilization
ISASS, the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, published a policy statement of recommendations and coverage criteria for decompression with interlaminar stabilization for select patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis. Dec 06, 2016
JAZZ Band Clinical Results in Hypokyphotic Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
Study results indicate that Implanet’s JAZZ sublaminar bands offered a safe, efficient alternative to traditional techniques at up to 34 months in the treatment of complex hypokyphotic thoracic scoliosis. Dec 06, 2016
Study Results: EXOGEN Ultrasound Bone Healing System
Study results indicate that the latest-generation design of Bioventus’ EXOGEN® Ultrasound Bone Healing System improves patient compliance by 10%, with overall compliance at a minimum of 76%. Dec 06, 2016
KYOCERA Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Initia Total Hip
Kyocera Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Initia® Total Hip system, designed for use with BIOCERAM AZUL® zirconia-toughened alumina ceramic femoral heads.  Dec 05, 2016
Study Results: Generic Orthopaedic Implants Clinically Equivalent, Provide High Value
Independent study results indicate comparable clinical outcomes with the use of generic vs. conventional orthopaedic trauma implants, with savings averaging US $1,197 per case. Generic implants were provided by The Orthopaedic Implant Company. Dec 01, 2016
