Julie Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Xtant Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Xsert Lumbar Expandable Interbody System

Xtant Medical announced FDA 510(k) clearance to market the Xsert™ Lumbar Expandable Interbody System. Initial product launch will commence in mid-2017.

Nov 28, 2016

Artoss Receives FDA Clearance to Market NanoBone SBX Putty

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

Artoss announced FDA 510(k) clearance to market NanoBone® SBX Putty.

Nov 22, 2016

Konica Minolta and Mindray to Develop Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Products

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

Konica Minolta Healthcare partnered with Mindray to develop portable musculoskeletal ultrasound devices.

Nov 22, 2016

Amedica Provides Regulatory Updates: Taurus and Valeo

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Amedica’s Taurus pedicle screw system has received FDA 510(k) clearance for marketing. First implantation and full market launch are slated to occur by year-end.

Nov 22, 2016

Zimmer Biomet Launches Comprehensive Vault Reconstruction, a Patient-matched Glenoid Implant

Joint Replacement ORTHOFLASH

Zimmer Biomet introduced the Comprehensive® Vault Reconstruction System, reported to be the first patient-matched glenoid implant.

Nov 17, 2016

Corin’s First Optimized Positioning System Procedures in the US

ORTHOFLASH Robotics/Tech

Corin announced the first patient-specific hip replacement procedures in the U.S. using the Optimized Positioning System (OPS™).

Nov 14, 2016

Bioventus Launches DUROLANE in Mexico

Orthobiologics ORTHOFLASH

Bioventus launched DUROLANE® single-injection joint fluid therapy in Mexico, indicated for treatment of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. The product will be distributed by Artimedica.

Nov 14, 2016

Tegra Medical to be Acquired by SFS

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Tegra Medical, a contract manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and instruments, is to be acquired by SFS Group, a provider of customized precision-formed components and mechanical fastening systems.

Nov 14, 2016