Julie Vetalice, Author at ORTHOWORLD

Ferring Acquires Rights to Seikagaku Treatment for Herniated Disc

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

Ferring Pharmaceuticals acquired exclusive development and commercialization rights to Seikagaku’s SI-6603 injectable condoliase, a potential treatment for lumbar disc herniation, for up to US $95.0MM in upfront cash plus milestone payments.

Aug 29, 2016

KFx Medical Awarded Patent for Self-Punching Orthopaedic Anchors

ORTHOFLASH Sports Medicine

KFx Medical was awarded a third patent (U.S. Patent No. 9,414,835) for self-punching/self-tapping orthopaedic anchors, designed to eliminate the need to drill a hole prior to insertion.

Aug 26, 2016

Life Spine Completes Initial Cases with SENTRY Lateral Plate

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Life Spine announced successful completion of initial cases using the SENTRY™ Lateral Plate. Full launch will occur by the end of 2016.

Aug 26, 2016

Tyber Medical Launches a Lateral Plate

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Tyber Medical commenced commercial launch of a low profile lateral plating system.

Aug 24, 2016

CTL Medical Enters GSA Partnership with Firehouse Medical

Company Updates Competitive Landscape

CTL Medical entered into a General Services Administration partnership with Firehouse Medical to sell spinal implants and devices to the U.S. government.

Aug 24, 2016

FDA Clearance for New Sizes of Amedica’s Valeo II LLIF Device

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Amedica received FDA 510(k) clearance for expanded sizes of the Valeo® II Lateral Lumbar interbody fusion device.

Aug 24, 2016

2-Year Results from SI-BONE iFuse INSITE Trial

ORTHOFLASH Spine

Two-year results from a randomized, controlled trial in the management of sacroiliac joint dysfunction revealed that SI-BONE’s iFuse yielded more rapid improvements in pain, disability and quality of life vs. non-surgical treatment.

Aug 24, 2016

SeaSpine to Acquire NLT Spine, Expandable Interbody Platform Technologies

Competitive Landscape Mergers & Acquisitions

SeaSpine entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NLT Spine, developer of minimally invasive surgery devices. SeaSpine’s commercial launch of the first NLT product is expected in 1H17.

Aug 19, 2016

OrthoPediatrics Launches BandLoc System

ORTHOFLASH Spine

OrthoPediatrics launched BandLoc 5.5/6.0mm Sublaminar Banding technology, a complement to its RESPONSE Spine system to treat complex pathologies.

Aug 16, 2016

Rotation Medical Completes $12MM Series B Financing

Investments The Numbers

Rotation Medical completed a US $12MM Series B extension financing. Proceeds will support U.S. commercialization of its rotator cuff repair system, comprising a proprietary bioinductive implant and disposable instruments.

Aug 16, 2016

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