Study Results: Smith+Nephew’s OXINIUM on XLPE for Total Hips
Study results indicate that procedures using OXINIUM on XLPE had the lowest risk of revision of all bearing combinations for any reason beyond 10 years.
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Shoulder Implants
The two components allow surgeons to widen clinical use of the system by addressing more patient morphologies and pathologies.
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute with Zimmer Biomet
Conformis and Zimmer Biomet settled disputes related to patient-specific instrument patents for use with off-the-shelf knee, hip and shoulder implants.
First Korean Patent Approval for Episurf Medical
The patent covers Episurf Medical's 3D-based damage marking technology, central to the Episealer® implant system.
Smith+Nephew Launches New JOURNEY II Unicompartmental Knee
The new system debuts a lateral-specific tibia baseplate and an increased size range for femoral components and medial tibia baseplates.
Implanet to Divest Madison Total Knee Assets, Focus on Spine
The exclusive negotiations to sell the Madison total knee implant allow the company to focus on growing its spine business.
Medacta Expands its Hip and Shoulder Portfolio
Medacta gained FDA clearance for its M-Vizion Femoral Revision System and its Long Humeral Diaphysis for shoulder joint replacement.
DJO’s Outpatient Risk Algorithm 6-Month Trial Available
The risk stratification tool intends to help surgeons transition more total joint arthroplasty cases to outpatient or same-day discharge.
Smith+Nephew Partners to Serve U.S. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The agreement extends Smith+Nephew's Positive Connections program to offer customers educational, advisory and financial services.
Exactech Announces First Shoulder Surgery with Equinoxe plus VERASENSE Sensor
The combination provides data to help surgeons determine optimal joint tension and implant sizing in reverse shoulder procedures.
M&A | Partnerships
Implanet to Divest Madison Total Knee Assets, Focus on Spine
The exclusive negotiations to sell the Madison total knee implant allow the company to focus on growing its spine business.
Smith+Nephew Partners to Serve U.S. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
The agreement extends Smith+Nephew's Positive Connections program to offer customers educational, advisory and financial services.
Wright Medical Shareholder Files Suit to Halt Stryker Acquisition
A Wright Medical shareholder filed a suit against Wright, its board and Stryker, claiming that the Solicitation Statement submitted to shareholders in association with the proposed acquisition is false and misleading.
Products
Study Results: Smith+Nephew’s OXINIUM on XLPE for Total Hips
Study results indicate that procedures using OXINIUM on XLPE had the lowest risk of revision of all bearing combinations for any reason beyond 10 years.
Conformis Settles Patent Dispute with Zimmer Biomet
Conformis and Zimmer Biomet settled disputes related to patient-specific instrument patents for use with off-the-shelf knee, hip and shoulder implants.
First Korean Patent Approval for Episurf Medical
The patent covers Episurf Medical's 3D-based damage marking technology, central to the Episealer® implant system.
Regulatory
Medacta Gains CE Mark for Shoulder Implants
The two components allow surgeons to widen clinical use of the system by addressing more patient morphologies and pathologies.
Medacta Expands its Hip and Shoulder Portfolio
Medacta gained FDA clearance for its M-Vizion Femoral Revision System and its Long Humeral Diaphysis for shoulder joint replacement.
OrthoSensor Gains 510(k) Alignment Clearance for VERASENSE for use with Zimmer Biomet’s Persona Knee
OrthoSensor was granted FDA 510(k) clearance for Alignment capabilities with VERASENSE™ Sensor-Assisted Technology for use with Zimmer Biomet's Persona Knee.