Amedica to 3D Print Silicon Nitride for Medical Applications
Amedica has fabricated its first silicon nitride structures with a 3D printing process called robotic deposition, or robocasting. Mar 23, 2016
aap Implantate Divests Biomaterials Unit
aap Implantate sold its biomaterials unit to an undisclosed private equity firm for 36MM (~US $40.3MM). Upon closing, aap will proceed as a pure-play trauma entity. Mar 22, 2016
EOS imaging Receives China Regulatory Clearance for Orthopaedic Imaging System
EOS imaging received regulatory approval to market the EOS 2D/3D orthopaedic imaging system in China. Mar 21, 2016
Proving Medical Necessity: the Need for Evidence in Reimbursement
ORTHOWORLD Members of all stripes-providers, OEMs and suppliers-say that they've been impacted by complexities in the reimbursement system. One theme-that is not new, but a necessary reminder-is that the sooner a company includes reimbursement in their commercialization preparations, the better-armed they are for market entry. Mar 18, 2016
Supply Chain Evolution Emphasizes Visibility, Control
The capital associated with instrument sets is significant and, to some companies, somewhat unknown once inventory enters the field. As orthopaedic companies seek to speed their service to hospital customers and cut waste from operations, a greater focus has been placed upon inventory management. Mar 18, 2016
BioPoly Receives CE Mark for RS Partial Resurfacing Shoulder
BioPoly received approval under the CE Mark for the BioPoly® RS Partial Resurfacing Shoulder. Mar 17, 2016
In’Tech Medical Acquires Ortho Solutions in Asia
In’Tech Medical acquired Ortho Solutions, a contract manufacturer of orthopaedic implants and instruments in Asia. Mar 17, 2016
OrthoPediatrics Partners with SpineGuard for PediGuard Spine Probes
OrthoPediatrics entered into an exclusive partnership with SpineGuard for distribution of PediGuard® probes, as a complement to OrthoPediatrics’ RESPONSE™ implant and instrument system for pediatric spinal deformity cases. Mar 17, 2016
Intellijoint Surgical Partners with Corin
Intellijoint Surgical entered into a strategic partnership with Corin for Australia distribution of the intellijoint HIP™, to complement Corin’s Optimized Positioning System™ technology. Mar 16, 2016
Amendia Launches inCORPorate PEEK Vertebral Body Replacement in the U.S.
Amendia launched the inCORPorate™ PEEK-based corpectomy device, available for thoracic and lumbar indications. Mar 15, 2016
