K2M Receives CE Mark for RHINE Cervical Disc
K2M’s RHINE™ Cervical Disc has received approval under the CE Mark. Jan 22, 2016
EOS Imaging partners with Spinologics on Surgical Simulation
EOS imaging partnered with Spinologics to co-develop biomechanical spine surgery simulation tools for integration with EOS imaging’s cloud-based, 3D planning software. Jan 21, 2016
Centinel Spine Announces FDA Clearance, First Implantation of ALTOS System
Centinel Spine received FDA 510(k) clearance to market the ALTOS™ posterior cervical thoracic stabilization system. Jan 21, 2016
OsteoVantage Receives Grant to Develop INDOS Spinal Instrumentation
OsteoVantage was awarded a US $0.15MM SBIR Phase I grant. Funds will support enhancements to INDOS™, a spinal instrumentation system that employs electroactive pedicle screws to encourage posterolateral fusion. Jan 21, 2016
JNJ Restructuring Expected to Impact DePuy Synthes
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), parent company of DePuy Synthes, will undertake restructuring actions in its Medical Devices business, including changes to the orthopaedics segment. JNJ cited business exits and staff reductions as it seeks pre-tax cost savings of up to $1 billion by end of 2018. Jan 21, 2016
Kuros Biosurgery Completes Merger With Cytos Biotechnology
Kuros Biosurgery closed its previously-announced transaction merging Kuros with Cytos Biotechnology, to form Kuros Biosciences. Jan 20, 2016
Globus Medical, DePuy Synthes Settle Patent Infringement Suits
Globus Medical and DePuy Synthes settled four patent infringement lawsuits filed from 2010 through 2014 regarding spinal implant technologies. Jan 20, 2016
AAOS 2016: First-time Exhibitors to Meet
As you prepare to attend the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, we present to you a list of first-time exhibitors with product development initiatives that you may find of interest. Jan 19, 2016
U.S. Federal Court Dismisses Arthrex’s Claims Against KFx Medical
A U.S. Federal Court has dismissed all of Arthrex’s claims against KFx Medical from a suit filed in 3Q15. Jan 19, 2016
AlloSource Receives Patent for ProChondrix Cartilage Repair Product
AlloSource was awarded U.S. Patent No. 9,186,253, Cartilage mosaic compositions and methods, for its ProChondrix® Cartilage Restoration Matrix allograft product. Jan 19, 2016
